Houston Police Department Patch with Space City Globe Seal and Gold Border
Navy blue and gold embroidered Houston Police Department shoulder patch featuring the City of Houston Space City U.S.A. seal, a globe crossed by a red atomic orbit, with arched HOUSTON and POLICE lettering on a gold-bordered shield, for the Houston Police Department in Houston, Texas.
Low MOQ
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Artwork
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USA Since 1999
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Direct
Description
This embroidered patch features the Houston Police Department insignia, the shoulder patch of the department located in Houston, Texas. It is built on a navy-blue twill shield finished with a gold merrowed border, with the City of Houston seal worked in detail at the center.
Center: The dominant element is the City of Houston seal, a circular medallion ringed by a green band. At its heart is a green-and-blue globe crossed by a red atomic orbit – the looping electron rings that give Houston its Space City identity. The green ring carries CITY OF HOUSTON across the top and SPACE CITY U.S.A. across the bottom in gold lettering, with a small gold star set on each side between the two lines of text.
Top Section: HOUSTON arches across the upper shield in bold gold block letters, sitting above the seal and reading clearly against the navy field.
Bottom Section: POLICE curves across the lower shield in matching gold block lettering, framing the seal between the agency name above and the department word below.
Shape & Base: The patch is a pointed police shield – rounded shoulders narrowing toward the base – on a navy-blue twill ground, edged with a bright gold merrowed border that defines the shield and gives a clean, uniform-ready edge.
Embroidery Quality: Full-coverage stitching with high stitch density holds the fine detail of the globe and orbit, the ringed lettering, and the arched agency text with sharp, even edges and a durable surface that stands up to daily uniform wear and laundering.
This is one of a series of police department patches in the gallery. Compare it with other major-city designs, the New York City Police Department patch, the Chicago Police Department patch, and the Los Angeles Police Department patch.
Specifications
| Product Type | Embroidered Patch |
| Style | Shoulder Patch |
| Material | Polyester Twill Fabric with Poly/Rayon Threads |
| Stitch | Full Coverage Detail 100% Stitch Threading Embroidery |
| Size | 4" - 5" |
| Backing | Iron-on/Sew-on |
| Packaging | 10+ Per Polybag |
Estimated pricing: 10 → $17 · 20 → $12 · 50 → $7 · 100 → $5 · 250 → $3 · 500 → $2.50 · 1,000 → $2 each
No setup fee · No mold fee. Estimate only — final price adjusts by design, size, and quantity, and is confirmed with a free quote. No payment until you approve your proof.
🛡 Authorized Purchase & Credential Verification
Patches bearing a real agency or department name are sold only to that agency or its authorized representatives. Law enforcement and public-safety buyers must provide proof of occupation, valid credentials, or an authorized purchasing letter before production begins. We do not sell agency-named patches for personal use.
Custom and fictional designs — for example, a made-up department like “Town of Western Hope Police” — are welcome, as are designs where you change the agency or department name to your own.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is shown on the Houston Police Department patch?
The patch is a navy-blue police shield with a gold border. HOUSTON arches across the top and POLICE across the bottom in gold. At the center is the City of Houston seal - a green-and-blue globe crossed by a red atomic orbit, ringed by a green band reading CITY OF HOUSTON and SPACE CITY U.S.A. with a gold star on each side. Owl Badges reproduces it as an embroidered shoulder patch.
What does the Space City globe seal on the Houston Police patch mean?
It is the City of Houston seal. The globe crossed by an atomic orbit reflects Houston identity as Space City U.S.A., a nod to its role in the space program, and the green ring names the city around it. On the patch the globe is embroidered in green and blue with the orbit looped over it in red.
Why does the Houston Police patch say SPACE CITY U.S.A.?
Space City U.S.A. is a long-standing nickname for Houston, embroidered around the lower half of the seal ring beneath CITY OF HOUSTON. It is one of the features that makes this patch instantly recognizable, and we reproduce the lettering and the atomic-orbit globe exactly as shown.
Can you build a custom shield patch in this navy-and-gold style for my own department?
Yes. A navy shield with a gold border, an arched city name and POLICE, and a central seal is a strong municipal-police layout, and we can adapt it for your own agency - your city name in the arched text and your own city or department seal in the center. A free proof is provided before production so you can confirm every detail.
What size is the Houston Police Department shoulder patch?
Shoulder patches like this are typically made in the 4 to 5 inch range so the seal and lettering stay legible on a uniform sleeve. Because the globe seal packs fine detail, we confirm the proportions at your chosen size on the free proof so the globe, orbit, and text stay crisp.
Do I need credentials to order a patch with the Houston Police Department name on it?
Yes. Patches bearing a real agency name such as the Houston Police Department are sold only to that agency or its authorized representatives. Law enforcement and public-safety buyers provide proof of occupation, valid credentials, or an authorized purchasing letter before production begins. Custom or fictional department designs, and patches renamed to your own department, are welcome without that step.
