Narcotics and Gang Unit Patch — Order This Scrollwork Keys Shield
Design S1819A at a glance
A black-edged shield with a scrollwork circle at its center holding a pair of crossed skeleton keys. The lettering carries the narcotics and gang unit line. Brown, tan and black give it an antique, engraved look that suits plainclothes work better than a bright uniform patch.
Shield shapeBlack borderCrossed skeleton keysScrollwork circleUnit lettering3 thread colors
About this skeleton keys narcotics shield design
Keys stand for access — to buildings, records, cases and networks — which is exactly what narcotics and gang investigators work to gain. The skeleton-key style and scrollwork circle give the patch an old-world, almost heraldic character, and the muted palette keeps it discreet. It's a unit patch that looks right on a raid jacket, a plainclothes vest or a framed display.
Customize the lettering to your unit's full name, add your department above the keys, or swap the keys for crossed batons or a badge. 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.
Narcotics and gang unit patch quick facts
- Embroidered narcotics and gang 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.
- Muted brown and tan suits plainclothes units that want a low-profile patch.
- Scrollwork detail embroiders cleanly from about 3.5" wide.
- Investigative units often order velcro patches so the ID moves between raid vests.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this narcotics unit shield: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: hook-side velcro for raid vests, sew-on for jackets, iron-on for caps and team shirts
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" tall — 3.5"–4" for vest panels
- Colorways: brown, tan and black as shown, or blackout, OD green or wolf gray
- Border: black (shown), or tan or brown merrowed
- Thread: metallic gold for the keys on a dress version
- Artwork: add a department name or replace the keys with crossed batons at no art charge
Who orders this design
Police narcotics units, gang enforcement teams and multi-agency drug task forces order this shield for raid vests, plainclothes jackets and team shirts. The understated look suits investigators who don't wear a full uniform day to day. Many orders combine a velcro set for raid gear with a few framed pieces for unit retirements.
Custom narcotics 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.
Narcotics and gang unit patch questions
Can the lettering name only one function, like narcotics?
Yes. The unit line restitches to narcotics, gang, vice or any combination your unit uses.
Will the scrollwork hold detail on a small patch?
From about 3.5 inches wide the scrollwork stays crisp; below that we simplify the curls on your proof.
Can the keys be replaced with crossed batons?
Yes. Crossed batons, a badge or your agency seal can take the keys' place at no art charge.
Is there a higher-visibility version for raid entries?
Yes. White lettering on black stands out at entry points; the markup tool lets you preview it before you request a quote.
Can we order a small run for a unit plaque?
Yes. The 10-patch minimum covers a team set plus a few for plaques or framed retirement gifts.
Looking for another investigative or police design?
This page covers one scrollwork keys shield. For K9, patrol and tactical units, the police patch gallery that includes this skeleton keys scrollwork shield has the full range. If you're choosing between embroidery and PVC for raid vests, the custom patch page that prices a crossed skeleton keys unit shield explains each build.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.