Institute Security Patch — Order the Oil Lamp Star Shield Design
Design S0714A at a glance
A star-cut patch framed in a stitched gold rope — braided texture, not a flat line — holding a navy field where a single-letter shield sits under a burning oil lamp. Institute and security wording bands the composition with a red accent line, and a founding-year detail grounds it. The rope edge alone separates this from every flat-border patch on the wall.
Star shapeGold rope-edge borderSingle-letter shieldBurning oil lampRed accent lineFounding-year detail
About this oil lamp and rope star design
The rope border is a texture trick most buyers don't know embroidery can do: paired stitch angles alternate along the frame so the gold reads as braided cord under light. Inside it, the oil lamp — the oldest emblem of learning kept alight — burns over a shield carrying the institute's letter, giving technical schools a patch that feels like a founders'-era artifact rather than a contractor's badge.
Order it as shown or make it yours: the shield letter, wording bands and year detail all restitch, the red accent recolors, and the lamp can yield to your institute's own emblem. 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.
Institute security patch quick facts
- Embroidered institute security 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.
- Rope-edge borders stitch with alternating angle pairs to simulate braided cord.
- Oil lamps have marked institutions of learning since classical academies.
- Shoulder stars run 3.5" to 4.5" across; blazer versions run 3" to 3.5".
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this lamp star patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for blazers and duty shirts, iron-on for knitwear, velcro for outerwear
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 3"–4.5" covers blazer and shoulder wear
- Colorways: navy, gold, gray and red as shown, or your institute's colors — preview in the markup tool
- Border: gold rope edge (shown), standard merrowed, or flat hot-cut
- Thread: any colorway, including metallic gold for the rope and lamp
- Artwork: the shield letter and lamp redraw to your institute's emblem at no additional art charge
Who orders this design
Technical institutes and conservatories order this star when the security uniform should carry the same founders'-era gravity as the diploma. Single-letter branding suits institutions known by an initial. Orders typically split between blazer patches for lobby posts and velcro sets for walking patrols.
Custom institute security 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.
Institute security patch questions
Is the rope border actually stitched or an applique?
Stitched — alternating angle pairs create the braid illusion in thread, so the border wears and washes like the rest of the patch.
Can the shield carry two letters instead of one?
Yes — one to three letters fit with kerning adjusted automatically; your proof shows the balance before production.
Can the red accent change to our school color?
Yes. The accent line takes any color, and the navy field can shift to match your palette as well — preview both in the mockup.
Does the rope edge cost more than merrowed?
No — border style doesn't change the price. The $3.00–$20.00 ladder runs on size and quantity only.
How do I request changes to this design?
Use the "mark up this design" tool in the quote form: circle elements, pin numbered notes, set your letter — everything rides with the quote.
Looking for a different patch, or a different starting point?
This page covers one rope-framed lamp star. For other campus-grade formats, the security patch styles past the oil lamp star — shields, rounds and crosses shows the full set. Curious what border textures exist? The patch border and edge guide from merrowed to rope twist walks every option.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.