Sheriff Compass Patch — Order This Forest Mountain Shield
Design S0556A at a glance
A navy shield with a silver compass star floating over green forested slopes — navigation over terrain, which is the actual daily work of a backcountry county office. Gold panels above and below hold the office and operations wording. Offices whose deputies spend more time on forest roads than freeways order this one because the patch finally matches the territory.
Shield shapeSilver compass starForested mountain sceneGold lettering panelsNavy fieldOperations wording line
About this compass star and forest shield design
A compass star over mountains does something a plain county star can't: it tells you the office navigates real terrain. The silver star is stitched with crisp point-work so it reads as an instrument rather than a sheriff's badge duplicated, and the layered green slopes give the shield depth without busy detail. Everything stays legible at shoulder size because the scene is built from three bold layers, not fine linework.
Localize it completely: the ridgeline redraws to your county's actual skyline, the panels take your office and division wording, and the stitched year swaps or drops. This page shows a design concept we manufacture to order — your stitch-ready proof lands within 6–12 hours and production waits for your approval.
Sheriff compass patch quick facts
- Embroidered backcountry shields cost $3.00–$20.00 each depending on quantity, 10-patch minimum.
- Rush production takes 7–10 days on every custom sheriff patch.
- Field divisions usually pair sew-on uniform sets with velcro patches for jackets and packs.
- Compass and terrain motifs are the most-requested themes from mountain-county offices we serve.
- Shields run 3.5" to 4.5" tall on shoulders; pack and display versions run 8"+.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch maker in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this backcountry shield: backing, size, and terrain options
- Backing: sew-on for duty shirts, iron-on for caps, hook-side velcro for field jackets and packs
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 3.5"–4.5" covers shoulder wear; 8"+ for packs and displays
- Colorways: navy and green as shown, or autumn, high-desert and subdued versions — preview each in the markup tool
- Border: navy overlock (shown) or merrowed edge
- Thread: any palette, including metallic silver for the compass star
- Artwork: the mountain profile redraws to your county's real ridgeline from a photo at no additional art charge
Who orders this design
Mountain and timber-county offices, backcountry patrol divisions and sheriff SAR liaisons order this shield for field uniforms and kit. The navigation symbolism also fits offices coordinating wilderness response with volunteer teams. Orders commonly split a duty run and a subdued set for field jackets.
Custom sheriff compass patch pricing — embroidered
| Quantity | Price per patch |
|---|---|
| 10–19 | $20.00 |
| 20–29 | $14.00 |
| 30–49 | $11.00 |
| 50–74 | $6.50 |
| 75–99 | $6.00 |
| 100–249 | $5.50 |
| 250–499 | $3.00 |
Rush production in 7–10 days is available on all custom patches. Design your changes in the markup tool above, or get this patch quoted exactly as shown.
What your quote covers
- Your exact spec — quantity, size, backing, and colorway, priced to the piece
- A free digital mockup within 4 hours, before you commit to anything
- Rush production in 7–10 days whenever you need it
- No setup, digitizing, or art fees — the table price is the whole price
How ordering this patch works
Request a quote
Send this design (marked up or as-is) with your quantity. Quotes are answered 24/7 within 4 hours.
Approve your proof
Your stitch-ready proof arrives 6–12 hours after ordering. Nothing is produced until you approve it.
We verify & produce
Law-enforcement orders are verified with your agency before production — standard practice since 1999.
Delivery confirmed
We confirm your shipping address by phone, then email tracking the day your patches ship.
🏛 Bidding for your department or agency? We answer bids, RFQs and purchase-order quotes — see how agency bids and RFQs work, or tick “This quote is for a bid” in the quote form.
Sheriff compass patch questions
Can the ridgeline match our county's real mountains?
Yes. Send a photo or name the range and we redraw the slopes to your actual skyline at no art charge — the proof shows it first.
Can the compass star swap for our office star?
It can. We can set your official star or seal over the terrain instead, keeping the forest scene as the backdrop.
Is there a subdued version for field jackets?
Yes — the same art runs in muted earth tones or grey-scale, previewable in the markup tool before you quote.
What wording fits the two panels?
Office name above, division or operations wording below — each restitches exactly to your text at every size.
How do I request changes to this design?
Use the "mark up this design" tool in the quote form: circle the star, pin notes on the slopes, switch palettes — the marked file rides with your quote.
Looking for a different patch, or a different starting point?
This page covers one terrain-scene shield. For stars, rounds and unit layouts, the sheriff patch lineup beyond this compass-and-forest shield covers every county role. Comparing embroidered, woven and PVC builds first? The patch ordering guide that walks backcountry shield designs through tiers covers styles and backings.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.