Internal Affairs Patch — Order This Scales of Justice Shield Design
Design S1394A at a glance
A black, white and silver shield with the scales of justice resting on an open book — accountability and the rulebook in one image. Three lettering lines carry a department name, an internal affairs line and a two-part motto, and the black border keeps the monochrome design crisp.
Shield shapeBlack merrowed borderScales of justiceOpen bookThree lettering lines3 thread colors
About this scales of justice internal affairs shield
Internal affairs and professional standards units hold a department to its own rules, and this shield says exactly that: balanced scales set on an open book of policy and law. The monochrome black, white and silver palette is deliberately sober — no bright colors, no aggressive animals — which matches the quiet, careful work the unit does.
Order it as shown or adapt it: set your department and unit name in the lettering, retitle it for a professional standards or inspections bureau, or add gold accents for a dress version. 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.
Internal affairs patch quick facts
- Embroidered internal affairs 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.
- Professional standards units typically order chest-size patches for polos rather than shoulder patches.
- Monochrome palettes stitch with fewer color changes, which keeps fine lines in the scales sharp.
- Scales of justice stay readable down to a 2.5" chest patch.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this internal affairs shield: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for jackets, iron-on for polos, velcro for vests
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 3" for chest, 3.5"–4" for shoulders
- Colorways: black, white and silver as shown, or navy and silver — preview each in the markup tool
- Border: black merrowed (shown), or silver for a lighter edge
- Thread: metallic silver available for the scales
- Artwork: the scales and book redraw around your department seal at no art charge
Who orders this design
Police internal affairs units, professional standards bureaus and inspections divisions order this shield for office polos and training wear. Agencies often order a small run for unit members and a commemorative set for retirements. Integrity training academies also order it for instructors.
Custom internal affairs 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.
Internal affairs patch questions
Can the unit line read professional standards instead?
Yes. The department name, unit line and motto all restitch to your wording, including professional standards, inspections or integrity bureau.
Can we add gold accents?
Yes. Gold on the scales or border works well for a dress version; preview it in the markup tool.
What size suits a polo?
Three inches tall on the chest. The scales and book stay clear, and the proof sizes the lettering to stay legible.
Can our seal be worked into the design?
Yes. Send a photo or PDF and we place your seal with the scales and book at no art charge.
How do I mark changes?
Open the markup tool in the quote form, circle the scales or the book, pin notes on the lettering and preview colorways. Your marked design travels with the quote.
Scoping a different unit, or the full catalog?
This page covers one professional standards shield. For patrol, K9 and special unit layouts, the police patches that sit beside this scales of justice and open book shield show every shape departments order. Starting from your department seal, or comparing builds? The patch guide that prices a black-and-silver scales shield from ten pieces up explains every build.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.