Subdued Police Patch — Order This Eagle, Tower & Gear Round
Design S0654A at a glance
A gray-on-black round built around a gear-edged shield, with an eagle head on one side and a watchtower on the other. Unit lettering circles the rim and a support-role line runs along the bottom, all in tonal grays that disappear against tactical kit until viewed up close. The gear border suggests logistics and technical support rather than street patrol.
Round shapeDark gray merrowed borderEagle headWatchtowerGear-edged shieldTonal gray lettering
About this eagle, tower and gear subdued design
Support and technical units often get overlooked when a department orders insignia, and this round is drawn specifically for them: the gear says equipment and logistics, the tower says overwatch, the eagle keeps it law enforcement. The two-gray thread set is genuinely low-visibility, so the patch can ride on a plate carrier without breaking the subdued look of the kit.
Order it as shown or adapt it: your unit name around the rim, initials in the shield, the tower swapped for a radio mast or drone, or a full-color dress version from the same art. This page shows a design concept we manufacture to order — your stitch-ready proof arrives 6–12 hours after you order, and nothing is produced until you approve it.
Subdued police patch quick facts
- Embroidered subdued police patches cost $3.00–$20.00 each depending on quantity, with a 10-patch minimum.
- Rush production takes 7–10 days and is available on every custom patch.
- Subdued gray-on-black is the standard low-visibility palette for plate carriers and tactical vests.
- Hook-side velcro is the default backing for subdued orders so patches move between kit.
- Carrier rounds run 3" to 3.5" across; jacket backs run 8" and up.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this subdued round: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: hook-side velcro for carriers and vests, sew-on for jackets, iron-on for caps
- Sizes: 2"–10" — 3.5" is the standard carrier size for this round
- Colorways: gray and black as shown, coyote tan, OD green, multicam-friendly, or full color
- Border: dark gray merrowed (shown) or a flat hot-cut edge for a lower profile
- Thread: matte subdued thread throughout; IR-reflective accents available on request
- Artwork: the tower or eagle swaps for your unit symbol, redrawn at no additional art charge
Who orders this design
Police support units, tactical logistics teams, technical services and overwatch squads order this subdued round for plate carriers, tactical jackets and range bags. It is also a common pick for drone and communications units that want insignia matching tactical teams. Most orders run hook-side velcro at 3.5 inches.
Custom subdued police 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.
Subdued police patch questions
Is this available in coyote tan or OD green?
Yes. The two-thread build works in any subdued palette — tan, OD green, multicam-friendly or blackout — and your mockup shows the exact combination.
Can we get a full-color version for dress uniforms?
Yes — the same art stitches in full color, and many units order subdued and dress versions together.
Can the tower become a drone or radio mast?
Yes. Tell us your unit's role and we redraw the symbol to match, at no art charge.
Do you offer PVC for wet or outdoor kit?
Yes — the design converts to PVC rubber, which holds up better for marine, dive and wet-weather units.
How do I request other changes?
Use the "mark up this design" tool in the quote form: circle the gear, pin numbered notes, switch colorways — your marked-up version attaches to the quote automatically.
Need full-color patrol insignia too?
Subdued rounds cover the tactical side. The police patch catalog beyond the eagle, tower and gear round covers full-color patrol shields, K9 and investigative designs. Bringing your own unit art or comparing builds? The patch ordering guide for converting a gear-and-tower round to your unit covers it.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.