Lion Head Sheriff Patch — Order This Key and Castle Tower Hexagon
Design S1587A at a glance
A maroon-edged hexagon worked in maroon, gold and white, with a lion's head holding a key set before a castle tower. Three lettering elements frame it — a department name, a sheriff's department line and a single motto word — so the patch reads like a coat of arms that happens to belong on a deputy's sleeve.
Hexagon shapeMaroon merrowed borderLion headKey motifCastle tower3 thread colors
About this lion and castle tower sheriff design
Heraldry has paired lions with keys and towers for centuries: the lion for courage, the key for trust, the tower for a place held and defended. This hexagon pulls all three into one sheriff's emblem, and the maroon, gold and white palette gives it the weight of a crest rather than a mascot. Six flat sides also give it a distinct outline on a sleeve full of rounds and shields.
Order it as shown or adjust it: put your department name in the top line, swap the motto word for your own, or trade the castle tower for a courthouse or landmark from your county. 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.
Lion head sheriff patch quick facts
- Embroidered lion head sheriff 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.
- A lion head holding a key reads best at 3.5" across or larger, where the mane and the key stay separate in the stitching.
- Maroon and gold is a dress-uniform pairing, and many offices add metallic gold thread for ceremonial sets.
- A single motto word fits the lower lettering panel at any size from 3" up without shrinking the type.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this lion and tower hexagon: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for deputy shirts, iron-on for caps and tote bags, hook-side velcro for patrol vests
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" — 3.5"–4" for shoulders, 3" for chest placement, 10" for jacket backs
- Colorways: maroon, gold and white as shown, or navy and gold for a cooler dress version
- Border: maroon merrowed (shown), or gold so the hexagon edge matches the lion
- Thread: metallic gold available for the key and the lion's mane
- Artwork: the castle tower redraws to your courthouse, clock tower or county landmark at no art charge
Who orders this design
Sheriff's departments with a heraldic seal, or ones that want a crest-style patch, order this lion and tower hexagon for deputy shirts, dress uniforms and retirement shadow boxes. Offices with a historic jail or courthouse often have the tower redrawn from a photo. Most runs pair a shoulder set with a smaller batch of chest-size patches.
Custom lion head sheriff 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.
Lion head sheriff patch questions
Can the castle tower become our courthouse or a local landmark?
Yes. Send a photo of the building and we redraw it behind the lion at no art charge. Your free 4-hour mockup shows the new tower in place before anything stitches.
Can we replace the motto word?
Yes. The motto restitches to any word or short phrase, and the department name and sheriff's department line change too. Longer mottos may move to two lines on the proof.
Will the key stay readable at small sizes?
At 3 inches and up the key keeps its bow and bit as separate shapes. Smaller than that, the proof simplifies it slightly, and you approve the result first.
Is a subdued version possible?
Yes. The hexagon stitches in OD green, black or wolf gray with tonal thread for tactical vests. Preview each colorway in the markup tool before you request a quote.
How do I send changes to this design?
Open the markup tool inside the quote form, circle the tower or the motto panel, pin a note with your wording and pick a colorway. The marked-up hexagon is attached to your quote request.
Looking for another sheriff crest, or the full range?
This page covers a single lion-and-key hexagon. For star, shield and K9 layouts, the sheriff patch designs that hang beside this lion, key and castle tower hexagon gather every cut sheriff's offices order from us. If the open question is woven versus embroidered, backing type or how price drops with quantity, the patch pricing guide for a maroon lion-and-tower hexagon at any run size answers it before you request a quote.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.