Bighorn Special Operations Patch — Order This Ram and Star Shield
Design S1442A at a glance
A shield with a black merrowed edge, centered on a bighorn ram head with a star. Lettering carries a regional name, a marshal line and a special operations unit line. Yellow, black and royal blue give it the sharp, high-contrast look tactical teams favor.
Shield shapeBlack merrowed borderBighorn ram headStarSpecial operations line3 thread colors
About this bighorn ram special operations shield
Bighorn rams live where the ground is steepest and settle their fights head-on — a fitting emblem for a special operations unit working mountain and rural country. The star adds the authority of a lawman's badge, and the black, yellow and royal blue scheme gives the shield a hard, tactical edge without going fully subdued. It reads as a team patch, not a department seal.
Make it your team's: put your agency or region and team name in the lettering, add a team number under the star, or build a blackout version for low-profile kit. 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.
Bighorn special operations patch quick facts
- Embroidered bighorn special operations 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.
- Tactical teams commonly order full-color sleeve shields plus a subdued velcro version for carriers.
- Animal emblems like the bighorn ram are a popular choice for mountain and rural tactical units.
- Yellow on black is one of the most legible thread combinations at a distance.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this bighorn shield: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: hook-side velcro for carriers and helmets, sew-on for uniforms, iron-on for team shirts
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" — 3.5"–4" for sleeves; 3" for helmets
- Colorways: yellow, black and royal blue as shown, or subdued tan, OD green, wolf gray and blackout
- Border: black merrowed (shown), or yellow for a bolder edge
- Thread: glow-in-the-dark thread available on the star for night identification
- Artwork: the ram redraws as an elk, bison or your unit's own animal at no art charge
Who orders this design
Special operations units, tactical response teams and fugitive apprehension squads in mountain and rural regions order this shield for uniforms, carriers and team bags. Marshal offices and sheriff's tactical teams pick it up with their own lettering. Most orders split between full-color sleeve shields and subdued velcro sets.
Custom special operations 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.
Bighorn special operations patch questions
Can the lettering carry our agency and team name?
Yes. The regional line, office line and unit line all restitch to your wording, and the 4-hour mockup shows the exact layout.
Is a subdued version available?
Yes. Tan, OD green, wolf gray and blackout versions keep the ram and star readable — preview each in the markup tool.
Can the ram become a different animal?
Yes. Elk, bison, mountain goat or your team's own mascot redraws into the shield at no art charge.
What size works on a helmet?
About 3 inches tall with hook-side velcro. We tighten the lettering on the proof so it stays readable at that size.
How do I send our changes?
Mark them on the design with the markup tool in the quote form — circle the ram, pin notes on the lettering, switch colorways — and the markup attaches to your quote.
Looking for a different tactical or police design?
This page covers one special operations shield. For patrol, K9 and marine unit designs, browse the police patches beside this bighorn ram special operations shield. Weighing embroidered against PVC for carriers and helmets? The patch guide that compares builds for a bighorn tactical shield covers each option.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.