Custom Columbo Badge
Lieutenant Los Angeles Police 416
The Columbo badge is the LAPD lieutenant’s shield — Lieutenant, Los Angeles Police, number 416, with the California state seal — made famous by the rumpled homicide detective of the classic 1970s TV series. Owl Badges builds it as a screen-accurate replica in solid die-struck metal, personalized however you want, from $45 to $150 per badge. Order yours below.
Ordering your Columbo badge is easy with Owl Badges
Choose the LAPD lieutenant shield, personalize it in the TrueBadge Designer, and order a single replica or a set. No design fees, no minimum order.
Discover the LAPD lieutenant badge style
The Columbo badge is the classic Los Angeles Police lieutenant shield — eagle-top, gold finish, with the City of Los Angeles seal and the number 416. Start from the screen-accurate base and make it yours.
Customize your Columbo badge in real time
Keep it screen-accurate as “Lieutenant Los Angeles Police 416,” or personalize the rank, name, department, and number in the Owl Badges TrueBadge Designer and watch every change appear live. Unlimited variations, no design fees.
Order instantly or request a quote
Order a single Columbo replica badge online, or request a quote for multiple. Your mold stays on file for fast, free reorders.
What You Get With Every Columbo Badge
A screen-accurate LAPD lieutenant replica, die-struck in solid metal and made in the USA since 1999.
Design your custom columbo badge with the Owl Badges TrueBadge Designer™
The Owl Badges TrueBadge Designer™ is the in-browser custom columbo badge designer from Owl Badges. Individual officers, deputies, and investigators design their columbo badge — shape, finish, seal, rank, and badge number — in real time, see exact pricing for single-officer orders, and order directly from the manufacturer. No software install, no account required to start, no dealer markup.
Need a custom columbo badge? Request a quote.
Some orders need a columbo badge the TrueBadge Designer™ doesn't cover — a custom shape outside the standard catalog, a complex multi-layer department seal, hybrid metal-and-enamel finishes, inlaid stones, photographic memorial elements, or a one-of-a-kind commemorative die. For these, the Owl Badges in-house design team builds your columbo badge from scratch. There is no design fee, no mold setup fee, and no commitment to order.
- Fully custom shapes outside the standard catalog
- Complex multi-layer seals with raised 3D elements
- Hybrid finishes — antique, two-tone, enamel
- Inlaid stones & memorial badges with photographic elements
- One-of-a-kind commemorative dies for unique shapes
Custom quotes typically returned within 4 business hours, Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM PST.
Shop the Columbo Badge Style
Build your screen-accurate LAPD lieutenant badge, or start from one of these gold detective and eagle-top shields. Personalize the rank, name, and number — from $45 per badge in bulk.
LAPD Oval Badge · Silver
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Detective Shield · Gold (C11)
From $45 in bulk
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Detective Shield · Gold (C15)
From $45 in bulk
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Detective Shield · Gold (C10)
From $45 in bulk
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Eagle-Top Shield · Gold (Laurel)
From $45 in bulk
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Eagle-Top Shield · Gold
From $45 in bulk
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Eagle-Top Star Badge · Gold
From $45 in bulk
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Vintage Shield · Gold
From $45 in bulk
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Custom Columbo Badge Pricing
Price per badge drops as your order quantity rises. No minimum order — single replicas welcome. No setup fees, no mold fees.
| Quantity | Price per badge |
|---|---|
| 1–2 badges | $150 |
| 3–9 badges | $90 |
| 10–15 badges | $80 |
| 16–24 badges | $75 |
| 25–49 badges | $65 |
| 50–499 badges | $55 |
| 500+ badges | $45 |
Per-badge pricing varies with size, metal, plating, and customization. Volume discounts apply automatically at checkout. Pricing reviewed June 2026.
Columbo Badge at a Glance
What we recommend for a Columbo badge
For a screen-accurate replica we recommend a die-struck solid brass badge in a gold finish — the eagle-top Los Angeles Police lieutenant shield with the City of Los Angeles seal and the number 416, matching the show. If you would rather make it your own, the same shield takes any rank, name, department, and badge number, in gold, silver, or two-tone. These are starting recommendations — every detail is customizable in the TrueBadge Designer.
The Columbo Badge, and Where It Fits
Owl Badges makes the Columbo badge as a screen-accurate LAPD lieutenant replica, from $45 to $150 with an 8–14 week build. Looking beyond this one shield? The movie-badge collection covers every famous screen badge; the detective range covers other plainclothes investigator shields; and the officer range covers uniformed police badges. Match the badge to what you are recreating. Compare options for the full movie and TV badge collection for other famous screen badges, screen detective shield badges for other plainclothes detective badges, and LAPD-style officer badges for uniformed police shields. Order your Columbo badge online, with your mold kept on file for fast reorders.
Shop the Columbo Badge and Related Styles
The LAPD lieutenant shield and the detective and officer badges most often ordered alongside it.
LAPD Lieutenant Shield (416)
The screen-accurate Columbo badge — eagle-top gold shield with the LA seal.
Custom Detective Badges
Plainclothes detective shields for other screen and real-world detectives.
Police Officer Badges
Uniformed LAPD-style officer shields in gold or silver.
Eagle-Top Shield Badges
The classic eagle-top shape in a range of finishes.
Gold Lieutenant Badges
Lieutenant-rank shields for departments and collectors.
Commemorative & Display Badges
Screen-accurate replicas built as collector display pieces.
Unlimited Customization Options
Your Columbo badge can be kept screen-accurate or fully personalized in the Owl Badges TrueBadge Designer — our live, in-browser badge design tool. Set the rank, name, department, and number, choose your finish, and see every change in real time before you order. No design fees, unlimited variations.
- “Lieutenant Los Angeles Police 416” screen-accurate text
- Your own rank and name
- Custom badge numbers
- City or department seal
- Gold, silver, or two-tone finish
The Columbo Badge, Built to Order
A screen-accurate LAPD lieutenant replica for collectors, fans, costume builders, and anyone who wants the classic detective’s shield.
However you order it — screen-accurate or personalized — your Columbo badge is die-struck in solid metal and made in the USA.
HOW TO
How do I order a custom Columbo badge with Owl Badges?
Ordering your Columbo badge takes four steps — choose the LAPD lieutenant shield, pick your finish, personalize it, and order online or request a quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Ready to Order Your Columbo Badge?
Get the screen-accurate LAPD lieutenant shield — “Lieutenant Los Angeles Police 416” — or personalize your own. Single replicas welcome, no setup fees.
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