Police Patrol Unit Patch — Order This Compass Star and Crossed Keys Wing
Design S1793A at a glance
A winged cut with a gold merrowed edge, centered on an eagle head over a compass star with crossed keys. Three lettering elements carry a patrol unit name, a two-word motto and an established-year line. Navy, gold, silver and white thread give it a dress-uniform polish.
Winged shapeGold merrowed borderEagle headCompass starCrossed keys4 thread colors
About this patrol unit compass star and keys design
Patrol officers are the ones who know every street and hold the keys to a community's trust, and this winged design plays on both ideas. The compass star stands for direction and coverage, the crossed keys for guardianship, and the eagle above them for watchfulness. The wings give the patch a ceremonial, almost aviation-style silhouette that looks sharp on dress uniforms.
Order it as shown or tailor it: your patrol unit name in the top line, your own motto, a different founding year, or the keys replaced with batons. 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.
Police patrol unit patch quick facts
- Embroidered police patrol unit 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.
- Winged patches with four thread colors look best at 4" to 5" across.
- Anniversary runs often highlight the founding year in metallic gold.
- Patrol divisions frequently order a matching subdued version for outer carriers.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this patrol unit winged patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for uniforms, hook-side velcro for outer carriers, iron-on for caps
- Sizes: 3.5"–12" wide — 4"–5" for shoulders
- Colorways: navy, gold, silver and white as shown, or black and gold, or subdued gray
- Border: gold merrowed (shown), or silver or navy merrow
- Thread: metallic gold and silver for the eagle, star and keys
- Artwork: the eagle, star and keys redraw to your department emblem at no art charge
Who orders this design
Police patrol divisions, shift teams and community patrol units order this winged patch for uniforms, carriers and dress jackets. Departments marking an anniversary often use it for a commemorative run featuring their founding year. Field training units also pick it when they want a look distinct from standard patrol insignia.
Custom police patrol unit 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.
Police patrol unit patch questions
Can the crossed keys be changed to batons?
Yes. We can redraw the keys as crossed batons, flashlights or another symbol your unit uses.
Can our founding year go in the bottom line?
Yes. All three lettering elements, including the year, restitch to your wording.
What size works best for a winged patch?
4 to 5 inches across is ideal on a shoulder so the wings and compass detail stay clear.
Is metallic thread available?
Yes. The eagle, compass star and keys can be stitched in metallic gold or silver.
Can we order a subdued version?
Yes. The design converts to gray, tan or blackout thread for carriers.
Comparing other patrol designs?
This page covers one winged patrol design. For shields, K9 rounds and specialty units, browse the police designs featuring this eagle over compass star and crossed keys. If you are planning an anniversary or department-wide run, the patch pricing guide for a crossed-keys winged patrol order explains quantity tiers and backings.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.