Michigan State University Police Patch with the Spartan 1855 Crest
Navy shield-shaped embroidered Michigan State University Police patch with a silver border, white lettering, and the MSU coat of arms — a Spartan helmet over an 1855 banner and a three-part shield — for the Michigan State University Police Department in East Lansing, Michigan.
Low MOQ
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Artwork
Artwork Design Team
Company
USA Since 1999
Factory
Direct
Description
This embroidered patch features the Michigan State University Police insignia on a navy field cut to a pointed shield shape, located at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, with a silver merrow border framing the design.
Center: The MSU coat of arms sits at the heart of the patch. A Spartan helmet crowns the crest, with a green olive branch and a gold wheat sheaf crossed behind it and a banner reading 1855, the founding year of the university.
Crest Shield: Below the banner, a shield is divided into three scenes — an open book at the top, a classical columned building in the middle, and crossed implements on a green field at the bottom.
Top Section: POLICE arches large across the top of the shield in bold white block lettering, the most prominent word on the patch.
Side Sections: MICHIGAN curves up the left side of the shield and STATE UNIVERSITY up the right, both in white lettering that frames the crest.
Shape & Base: The pointed shield is worked in full-coverage navy twill, with a silver merrow edge that frames the full-color crest in strong contrast.
Embroidery Quality: Produced in full-coverage embroidery on polyester twill, it holds the fine detail of the Spartan helmet, the crest scenes, and the arched lettering cleanly. Order it as shown for the Michigan State University Police, or customize the colors, lettering, border, and crest for your own campus agency.
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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 Michigan State University Police patch?
It is a navy pointed shield with a silver border. POLICE arches across the top, with MICHIGAN up the left side and STATE UNIVERSITY up the right, all in white. At the center is the MSU coat of arms: a Spartan helmet over an 1855 banner and a three-part crest shield.
What does the Spartan helmet mean on the patch?
The Spartan helmet is the symbol of Michigan State University, whose teams and community are known as the Spartans. On this patch it crowns the university coat of arms, tying the campus police insignia to the MSU identity.
What does the date 1855 stand for?
1855 is the founding year of Michigan State University, established as a pioneering agricultural college. It appears on a banner across the center of the crest, embroidered into the police patch.
Can you make a custom campus police shield patch like this for our department?
Yes. A pointed shield with a central crest and wrapped lettering is a flexible template. Our artwork team can swap the crest, university name, colors, and border to match your campus department, with a free proof before production.
How much does a patch like this cost, and what is the minimum order?
Estimated pricing runs from about $17 each at 10 units down to roughly $2 each at 1,000 units, with no setup or mold fee. The minimum order starts as low as 10 pieces, so smaller runs for a specialty unit are welcome.
Do I need credentials to order a patch with the Michigan State University Police name on it?
Yes. Patches bearing a real agency name such as the Michigan State University Police are sold only to that agency or its authorized representatives. University police and campus-safety buyers provide proof of occupation, valid credentials, or an authorized purchasing letter before production begins. Custom or renamed designs are welcome without that step.
