Dual Purpose K9 Patch — Order This Shepherd & Compass Star Badge
Design S1655A at a glance
A navy-merrowed badge silhouette with a German shepherd above a shield that carries a compass star and a single initial, stitched in navy, gray, green and black. Lettering covers a department name, a police K9 line, a role line and a founding year. The compass star signals tracking and search work, and every field restitches to your wording.
Badge shapeNavy merrowed borderGerman shepherdShield with initialCompass star4 thread colors
About this shepherd and compass star K9 badge
Dual-purpose dogs patrol and search, and this badge carries both ideas: a German shepherd for the patrol side and a compass star for tracking and detection. The shield beneath the dog holds a single initial, which turns the design into a department crest. Navy, gray, green and black keep it understated enough for woodland kit while the badge outline ties it to the officer's own shield.
Order it as shown or customize it: set your department initial on the shield, your name and role lines in the lettering, or redraw the shepherd as a Malinois or Lab. 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.
Dual purpose K9 patch quick facts
- Embroidered dual purpose K9 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.
- Dual-purpose K9 teams handle both patrol and detection work, a split this badge reflects in its dog-and-compass layout.
- A single initial on the shield stays legible down to about 2.5" tall.
- Gray and green thread pair with ranger-green and coyote handler kit.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this dual purpose K9 badge: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: hook-side velcro for handler vests and K9 harnesses, sew-on for duty shirts, iron-on for caps
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" tall — 3" for harness panels, 4" for sleeves
- Colorways: navy, gray, green and black as shown, or full color on navy, or blackout
- Border: navy merrowed (shown), or black or green merrowed
- Thread: metallic silver available for the compass star
- Artwork: the shepherd redraws from a photo of your K9, and the initial changes to yours, at no additional art charge
Who orders this design
Police K9 units running dual-purpose dogs, tracking teams and departments with patrol-and-narcotics handlers order this badge for vests, harness panels and shirts. Handlers often order a small run for their dog's harness to match their own sleeve. Departments with several teams sometimes add each handler's call number to the shield.
Custom dual purpose K9 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.
Dual purpose K9 patch questions
Can the initial on the shield be changed?
Yes. The single letter restitches to your department's initial — or two initials — and the proof shows it before anything stitches.
Can we order a patch for the dog's harness too?
Yes. A 3-inch velcro version fits most K9 harness panels; add it to the same quote alongside your sleeve patches.
Can the shepherd become a Malinois or Lab?
Yes. Send a photo of your dog and we redraw the breed and markings at no art charge.
What does the compass star represent?
It signals tracking, search and navigation work — fitting for detection and trailing dogs. It can be swapped for a star, paw or badge if you prefer.
Where do I mark changes on the badge?
In the quote form's markup tool: circle the shepherd, compass or shield, pin numbered notes and choose a colorway. The marked-up badge attaches to your quote automatically.
Looking for another K9 badge or police design?
This shepherd-and-compass badge is one K9 design among many. The police patch designs beyond this dual-purpose shepherd compass badge include other breeds, shields and round layouts. If you're weighing embroidered against PVC, or starting from your dog's photo, the patch ordering guide that prices a compass-star K9 badge by quantity explains every option.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.