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Subdued SWAT Patch — Order This Eagle and Trident Badge Design

Badge-shaped subdued SWAT embroidered patch with a black merrowed border, an eagle with a trident stitched in black and charcoal grey, with lettering for the team and operations lines
Shape: Badge Shape Border: Black merrowed Colors: Black · Charcoal Grey Design no. S1789A
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Embroidered, woven or PVC — order this subdued eagle-and-trident badge in any build, including low-glare PVC
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Velcro, iron-on or sew-on backing — for plate carriers, helmets and team shirts
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Already subdued — black and charcoal grey thread keeps it low-visibility straight out of the box
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Free digital mockup within 4 hours — see your team name on the badge before you spend a dollar
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10-piece minimum, rush in 7–10 days — one entry team or a regional tactical unit
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AI-generated designs welcome — we redraw ChatGPT and Midjourney art stitch-ready at no charge
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Design S1789A at a glance

A badge-shaped cut with a black merrowed edge, stitched entirely in black and charcoal grey. At center is an eagle with a trident, and two lettering lines carry the team name and an operations line. The tone-on-tone palette makes it a true low-visibility patch, readable up close and nearly invisible at distance.

Badge shapeBlack merrowed borderSubdued eagleTrident2 lettering lines2 thread colors

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Patch type
Embroidered, 100% coverage
Sizes
2" – 12", made to spec
Backing options
Sew-on · Iron-on · Velcro
Rush production
7–10 days available
Minimum order
10 patches

About this subdued SWAT eagle and trident badge

SWAT teams want insignia that identifies them without giving away a position, and this badge is built for exactly that. The eagle and trident are stitched in charcoal grey on black, so the outline reads up close while the patch disappears into dark kit at a distance. The trident gives the eagle a maritime edge that some teams use to mark waterborne or dive capability.

Order it as shown or adjust it: your team name in the top line, a different operations or unit title below, or a coyote or ranger green version for desert or woodland 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.

Subdued SWAT patch quick facts

  • Embroidered subdued SWAT 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.
  • Tone-on-tone black and charcoal is a common subdued scheme for urban tactical teams.
  • Badge-shaped patches 3.5" tall fit most carrier velcro panels; 2.5" suits helmets.
  • Teams often order a full-color version of the same design for dress and recruiting use.
  • Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.

Customize this subdued SWAT badge: backing, size, and thread options

  • Backing: hook-side velcro for carriers and helmets, sew-on for team shirts, iron-on for caps
  • Sizes: 2"–12" — 2.5" for helmets, 3.5" for carriers
  • Colorways: black and charcoal as shown, or coyote, ranger green, wolf gray or full color
  • Border: black merrowed (shown), or charcoal or coyote merrow
  • Thread: matte polyester thread keeps glare low; a full-color version can add metallic accents
  • Artwork: the eagle and trident redraw to your team emblem at no art charge

Who orders this design

SWAT teams, special response units and regional tactical squads order this subdued badge for carriers, helmets and team shirts. Teams with maritime or dive elements like the trident. Most orders are hook-backed and are often paired with a full-color dress version.

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Custom subdued SWAT patch pricing — embroidered

QuantityPrice 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
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How ordering this patch works

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Request a quote

Send this design (marked up or as-is) with your quantity. Quotes are answered 24/7 within 4 hours.

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Approve your proof

Your stitch-ready proof arrives 6–12 hours after ordering. Nothing is produced until you approve it.

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We verify & produce

Law-enforcement orders are verified with your agency before production — standard practice since 1999.

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Delivery confirmed

We confirm your shipping address by phone, then email tracking the day your patches ship.

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Subdued SWAT patch questions

Is this patch already subdued?

Yes. It is stitched in black and charcoal grey, so it is low-visibility as shown. Coyote, ranger green and wolf gray builds are also available.

Can we get a full-color version for dress uniforms?

Yes. The same art can be stitched in gold, silver and navy or your team colors, and both runs can go on one quote.

What size works on a helmet?

2 to 2.5 inches tall with hook-side velcro fits most helmet panels; we adjust the lettering on the proof to stay legible.

Can our team name replace the top line?

Yes. Both lettering lines restitch to your team name and unit title.

Can we order PVC versions too?

Yes. The design molds well as a subdued PVC patch, which resists abrasion on carriers.

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Need other tactical or specialty designs?

This page covers one low-visibility SWAT badge. For K9, bomb squad and patrol designs, browse the department designs beside this charcoal eagle-and-trident SWAT badge. If you are choosing between embroidery and PVC for carriers, the build comparison for a tone-on-tone trident SWAT order explains materials and pricing.