Detroit Police Department Patch with Vintage Automobile and Motto Ring
Black and gold embroidered Detroit Police Department shoulder patch featuring a full-color vintage automobile ringed by the AUTOMOTIVE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD motto, with arched DETROIT lettering above and bold POLICE below, for the Detroit Police Department in Detroit, Michigan.
Low MOQ
Low Minimum Order
Artwork
Artwork Design Team
Company
USA Since 1999
Factory
Direct
Description
This embroidered patch features the Detroit Police Department insignia, the shoulder patch of the department located in Detroit, Michigan. It is built on a black twill ground in a wide rounded fan shape, finished with a gold merrowed border, with a vintage automobile worked in full color at the center.
Center: The dominant element is an early-1900s touring automobile shown head-on, with a blue body, a silver radiator and grille, round headlamps, large spoked wheels, and a folded top frame – a nod to Detroit role in the birth of the car industry. AUTOMOTIVE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD curves around the car in silver lettering, reading up the left side and down the right to ring the vehicle.
Top Section: DETROIT arches large across the top of the patch in gold block letters, following the rounded crown against the black field.
Bottom Section: POLICE runs across the bottom in large bold gold block letters, anchoring the design and balancing the arched city name above.
Shape & Base: The patch is a wide rounded fan – a domed top arcing down to squared lower corners – on a black twill ground, edged with a gold merrowed border for a clean, uniform-ready outline. The black field makes the gold lettering and the colorful car stand out.
Embroidery Quality: Full-coverage stitching with high stitch density holds the fine detail of the vintage car – its grille, headlamps, and spoked wheels – along with the curved silver motto and the gold lettering, 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 Chicago Police Department patch, the New York City Police Department patch, and the Baltimore 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 Detroit Police Department patch?
The patch is a black fan-shaped shield with a gold border. DETROIT arches across the top in gold and POLICE runs across the bottom in bold gold letters. At the center is a full-color vintage automobile, ringed by the silver motto AUTOMOTIVE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD. Owl Badges reproduces it as an embroidered shoulder patch.
What is the car on the Detroit Police patch?
It is an early-1900s touring automobile shown head-on, with a blue body, silver radiator and grille, round headlamps, and large spoked wheels. It honors Detroit role as the birthplace of the American auto industry, and we reproduce it in full embroidered color as the centerpiece of the patch.
What does "Automotive Capital of the World" mean on the patch?
It is Detroit longtime civic motto, reflecting the city history as the heart of American car manufacturing. On the patch the phrase curves around the vintage car in silver lettering, ringing the vehicle. We reproduce the motto exactly as lettered.
Can you build a custom patch with a vehicle or local emblem like this?
Yes. A fan-shaped patch with an arched city name, a bold POLICE line, and a detailed central emblem - a vehicle, landmark, or motto ring - is a strong, distinctive layout, and we can adapt it for your own agency. Tell us your central image and wording, and a free proof is provided before production so you can confirm every detail.
What size is the Detroit Police Department shoulder patch?
Shoulder patches like this are typically made in the 4 to 5 inch range so the arched lettering, the circular motto, and the detailed car stay legible on a uniform sleeve. Because the automobile carries fine detail, we confirm the proportions at your chosen size on the free proof so everything stays crisp.
Do I need credentials to order a patch with the Detroit Police Department name on it?
Yes. Patches bearing a real agency name such as the Detroit 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.
