Navy and Gold California Department of Corrections Patch with State Seal
Navy and gold embroidered California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) shield patch featuring CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS & REHABILITATION stacked in gold across the top, around the California state seal with Minerva, the grizzly bear, ships on the bay, the Sierra Nevada mountains, and the EUREKA motto at the center, for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation in California.
Low MOQ
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Artwork
Artwork Design Team
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USA Since 1999
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Description
This embroidered patch features the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation insignia, the shoulder patch of the CDCR, the state agency that operates California’s prison system. It is a navy shield with a gold border, carrying CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS & REHABILITATION stacked in gold across the top and the California state seal at the center.
Top Section: CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF, CORRECTIONS &, and REHABILITATION are stacked across the upper part of the shield on four arched lines in bold gold block letters, filling the top of the patch and naming the agency in full.
Center: The lower half of the patch holds the Great Seal of California – a circular gold-bordered emblem with EUREKA arched across the top, the state motto. Inside, the goddess Minerva sits in a blue robe with a helmet and spear, the California grizzly bear feeding at her side, sheaves of grain and a gold miner at work, sailing ships on San Francisco Bay, the Sierra Nevada mountains behind, and a sunburst overhead – the classic California scene rendered in full color.
Bottom Section: The gold-bordered seal sits within the rounded base of the shield, framed by the navy field, with the EUREKA motto and the full state scene as the focal point of the lower patch.
Shape & Base: The patch is a classic shield shape – a peaked top widening to a rounded base – on a navy twill ground with a gold border. The navy field and gold frame set off the stacked gold lettering and the full-color state seal as the focal points.
Embroidery Quality: Full-coverage stitching with high stitch density holds the fine detail of the California state seal – Minerva, the grizzly bear, the ships, the mountains, and the EUREKA motto – the navy field and gold border, and the stacked CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS & REHABILITATION lettering with sharp, even edges and a durable surface that stands up to daily uniform wear and laundering.
This is part of a growing collection of corrections and law-enforcement patches in the gallery. Compare it with the Federal Bureau of Prisons patch, the federal corrections shield. Browse the full Owl Badges Design Gallery for more custom corrections, law-enforcement, and public-safety patch designs.
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 California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation patch?
The patch is a navy shield with a gold border. CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF, CORRECTIONS &, and REHABILITATION are stacked in gold across the top. The lower half holds the Great Seal of California - a gold-bordered seal reading EUREKA, with the goddess Minerva, the California grizzly bear, sailing ships, a gold miner, and the Sierra Nevada mountains in full color. Owl Badges reproduces it as an embroidered patch.
What is the seal at the center of the patch?
The center carries the Great Seal of California. It shows the goddess Minerva seated in a blue robe with a helmet and spear, the California grizzly bear at her side, sheaves of grain and a gold miner, ships on San Francisco Bay, and the Sierra Nevada mountains, with a sunburst above and EUREKA - the state motto, meaning I have found it - arched across the top. We reproduce the full seal in detailed color stitching.
What does EUREKA mean on the patch?
EUREKA is the California state motto, arched across the top of the state seal at the center of the patch. It is a Greek word meaning I have found it, tied to the discovery of gold in California. It appears on the seal exactly as it does on the official state emblem, and we reproduce it as shown.
How is this different from the Federal Bureau of Prisons patch?
Both are corrections shields, but one is a state agency and the other is federal. The CDCR patch is a navy shield with the California state seal and the EUREKA motto, for the state prison system. The Federal Bureau of Prisons patch is a black shield with the Department of Justice eagle seal, for the federal prison system. We reproduce each agency's design exactly as its own patch.
Can you make a custom state corrections shield patch like this?
Yes. A navy shield with a state seal and stacked agency lettering is a classic state corrections and law-enforcement layout, and we can adapt it for your own agency - your seal, your lettering, your colors, and your border. A free proof is provided before production so you can confirm every detail.
Do I need credentials to order a patch with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation name on it?
Yes. Patches bearing a real agency name such as the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation are sold only to that agency or its authorized representatives. Corrections, law-enforcement, and public-safety buyers provide proof of occupation, valid credentials, or an authorized purchasing letter before production begins. Custom or fictional agency designs, and patches renamed to your own agency, are welcome without that step.
