WMATA Metro Transit Police Patch with the DC, Maryland, and Virginia Seals
Navy octagon-shaped embroidered WMATA Metro Transit Police patch with a gold border and gold lettering, featuring the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia seals for the Washington Metro Transit Police across the DC region.
Low MOQ
Low Minimum Order
Artwork
Artwork Design Team
Company
USA Since 1999
Factory
Direct
Description
This embroidered patch features the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Police insignia on a navy field cut to an octagon shape, with a gold merrow border framing the design.
Center: Three circular seals sit at the heart of the patch. The District of Columbia seal is at the top, with the Maryland state seal at the lower left and the Virginia state seal at the lower right.
Seal Detail: The three seals represent the jurisdictions the system serves, covering the District of Columbia and the neighboring states of Maryland and Virginia, each rendered in fine color embroidery.
Top Section: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA arches across the top of the patch in gold, with metro TRANSIT set below it in gold lettering.
Side Sections: MARYLAND runs up the left side of the patch and VIRGINIA up the right, both in gold vertical lettering.
Bottom Section: POLICE spans the lower portion in large gold block letters, with the founding year 1976 beneath it.
Shape & Base: The octagon is worked in full-coverage navy twill, with a bright gold merrow edge that frames the three seals in strong contrast.
Embroidery Quality: Produced in full-coverage embroidery on polyester twill, it holds the fine detail of the three seals, the wrapped lettering, and the date cleanly. Order it as shown for the Metro Transit Police, or customize the colors, lettering, border, and seals for your own agency.
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Specifications
| Product Type | Embroidered Patch |
| Style | Octagon 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 WMATA Metro Transit Police patch?
It is a navy octagon with a gold border. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA and metro TRANSIT are at the top, MARYLAND and VIRGINIA run up the sides, and POLICE with 1976 is at the bottom. The center holds the DC, Maryland, and Virginia seals.
Why are there three seals on the patch?
The Metro system serves the District of Columbia and the neighboring states of Maryland and Virginia. The three seals, one for each jurisdiction, show that the transit police have authority across all three.
What does WMATA stand for?
WMATA is the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, which runs the Metro rail and bus system in the DC region. Its police force is the Metro Transit Police shown on this patch.
What does the 1976 mean on the patch?
1976 is the year the Washington Metro system opened and the Metro Transit Police were established. It is embroidered below POLICE at the bottom of the patch.
Can you make a custom transit or public safety patch like this for our agency?
Yes. An octagon with multiple seals and wrapped lettering is a flexible template. We can swap the seals, agency name, colors, and border to fit your department, with a free proof before production.
Do I need credentials to order a patch with the Metro Transit Police name on it?
Yes. Patches with a real agency name such as the Metro Transit Police are sold only to that agency or its authorized representatives. Public-safety buyers provide proof of occupation or an authorized purchasing letter first. Custom or renamed designs are welcome without that step.
