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Frequently Asked Questions

What is shown on the Florida Department of Corrections patch?

The patch is round, with a cream ring, a black border, and a light-blue center disc. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS arches around the top in navy and EST. 1868 across the bottom, flanked by navy stars. At the center, the Florida state shape sits in cream on the blue disc, with the navy FDC monogram and a compass rose worked into the letter C. Owl Badges reproduces it as an embroidered patch.

What is the FDC monogram and compass at the center?

The center carries the outline of Florida with the navy FDC monogram - for Florida Department of Corrections - set across it. A compass rose is worked into the letter C, over the lower peninsula. Together they tie the patch to the state and the agency. We reproduce the state shape, monogram, and compass in detailed stitching.

What does EST. 1868 mean on the patch?

EST. 1868 is lettered across the bottom of the ring, marking the year the Florida Department of Corrections traces its origin. It appears on the patch exactly as it does on the agency insignia, and we reproduce it as shown, along with the flanking stars.

How is this different from the Texas and California corrections patches?

All three are state corrections designs, but each is distinct. The Florida patch is round, with a cream ring, the Florida state shape, the FDC monogram, and EST. 1868. The Texas patch is a black shield with the Texas state shape and Lone Star flag. The California patch is a navy shield with the state seal and the EUREKA motto. We reproduce each agency's design exactly as its own patch.

Can you make a custom round corrections patch with a state shape like this?

Yes. A round patch with a state outline, an agency monogram, and arched lettering is a clean, recognizable corrections layout, and we can adapt it for your own agency - your state shape, your monogram, your lettering, and your colors. A free proof is provided before production so you can confirm every detail.

Do I need credentials to order a patch with the Florida Department of Corrections name on it?

Yes. Patches bearing a real agency name such as the Florida Department of Corrections 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.