County K9 Unit Patch — Order This Crowned Shield Design
Design S0858A at a glance
A crowned shield with a gold edge in navy, silver and gold, built around a tree whose roots twist into knotwork, with a star and keys in the design. The lettering carries the office name, an established year, a three-word motto and a K9 unit line. It's a crest more than a badge — a choice for K9 units that want heritage over aggression.
Crowned shield shapeGold edgeKnotwork-rooted treeStarKeysK9 unit line
About this knotwork tree crowned shield
Most K9 patches put a snarling dog front and center; this crowned shield goes the other way, with a tree whose roots twist into knotwork, a star and keys. The result reads like a family crest, which suits K9 programs that lean on community trust. Navy, silver and gold keep it formal enough for ceremonies, and the crown outline makes it unmistakable on a sleeve.
Order it as drawn or add your dog: set your office and K9 unit line, reword the motto, place a shepherd or Malinois head beside the tree, or change the tree to your county's species. 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.
County K9 unit patch quick facts
- Embroidered county K9 unit 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.
- Sharp crown points and tight inside corners are hot-cut to keep them crisp, while the shield's gentle curves take a merrowed edge; the proof shows which edge the outline gets.
- Knotwork roots hold their interlace at 4" tall and larger; woven builds sharpen them further.
- K9 units often order a dog-head variant of the same crest for handler vests.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this crowned K9 crest: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: hook-side velcro for handler vests, sew-on for uniform shirts, iron-on for caps
- Sizes: 3"–12" — 4"–4.5" covers shoulder wear; 9"+ for jacket backs
- Colorways: navy, silver and gold as shown, or a subdued gray and black handler version
- Border: gold hot-cut edge (shown) or silver
- Thread: metallic gold for the crown and star, metallic silver for the keys
- Artwork: add your K9's head beside the tree, redrawn from a photo at no art charge
Who orders this design
County sheriff's K9 units order this crowned shield for handler shirts, ceremonies and community demonstrations where a gentler crest suits the audience. Offices whose main patch already carries a heritage or knotwork theme use it to tie the K9 unit in. Handlers often add a vest version with their dog's head.
Custom county K9 unit 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.
County K9 unit patch questions
Can we add our dog to this crest?
Yes. Send a photo of your K9 and we redraw the head beside or in front of the tree at no art charge; the proof shows the placement.
Can the K9 unit line and motto be reworded?
Yes. The office name, year, motto and K9 unit line all restitch to your exact wording before production.
Will the knotwork roots hold up in embroidery?
At four inches and up, yes. For smaller sizes or very fine interlace we may suggest a woven build, which keeps the lines sharper at the same minimum.
Can the crown outline be removed?
Yes. The same art moves onto a standard shield if you prefer; mark it in the design tool and your proof shows the plain outline.
How do I request changes to this crest?
Use the "mark up this design" tool in the quote form: circle the tree, pin notes on the lettering, switch colorways. Your markup attaches to your quote automatically.
Looking for another K9 or office patch?
This page covers one crowned K9 crest. For other office layouts, browse the sheriff patches offices weigh against this crowned knotwork tree shield. Starting from a photo of your dog, or comparing embroidered and woven? The patch guide that prices a crowned K9 shield at every quantity covers the options.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.