Police Dive Unit Patch — Order This Wolf and Compass Hexagon
Design S1426A at a glance
A six-sided patch with a grey merrowed border, centered on a wolf caught mid-leap above a compass rose and a pair of crossed arrows. Lettering carries a department name, the dive function, a unit line and a founding year, stitched in a restrained charcoal, gold and silver palette that suits a specialty team.
Hexagon shapeGrey merrowed borderLeaping wolfCompass roseCrossed arrows3 thread colors
About this leaping wolf dive unit hexagon
Dive teams rarely get insignia that looks made for them; most borrow an anchor and call it done. This design takes a different route: a wolf in full leap signals a pack that works as one, the compass rose speaks to underwater navigation, and crossed arrows add a tactical edge. The hexagon outline separates the team from the department's standard shoulder patch at a glance.
Put your own stamp on it: set the department name and dive team line in the lettering, change the founding year, or swap the wolf for the unit's mascot. A blackout or tan subdued version works well for boat crews. 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 dive unit patch quick facts
- Embroidered police dive 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.
- PVC versions of dive patches hold up best against chlorine, salt and constant drying.
- Hexagons sit neatly on loop panels because the flat sides line up square with the velcro edge.
- Dive teams often order a 3" hexagon for caps and a 4" version for jackets from one art file.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this dive unit hexagon: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for team shirts, iron-on for caps, hook-side velcro for vests and dive bags
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" — 3.5"–4" across the flats for sleeves
- Colorways: charcoal, gold and silver as shown, navy and gold, or a blackout subdued version
- Border: grey merrowed (shown), gold, or black
- Thread: metallic silver available for the compass points and arrowheads
- Artwork: the wolf redraws to your team mascot or department emblem at no art charge
Who orders this design
Police dive teams, marine and harbor units and underwater recovery squads order this hexagon for team jackets, boat crew shirts and gear bags. Sheriff's dive teams pick up the same layout with their own wording. Many orders pair embroidered sleeve patches with a PVC version for wet gear.
Custom dive 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 dive unit patch questions
Does embroidery survive repeated saltwater exposure?
Embroidered patches handle rinse-and-dry cycles well on jackets and shirts. For anything that goes in the water regularly, order the same art in PVC — it does not absorb water or fade.
Can we change the wolf to our team mascot?
Yes. Send a sketch, photo or existing patch and we redraw your mascot leaping over the compass at no art charge.
Can the lettering name our department and team?
Yes. Every line — department, dive function, unit and founding year — restitches to your wording, shown on your 4-hour mockup.
What size hexagon works on a shoulder?
3.5 to 4 inches across the flats is the usual sleeve size. Caps take 2.5 to 3 inches, and we adjust the lettering on your proof so it stays readable.
How do I request edits to this hexagon?
Mark them on the design with the markup tool in the quote form — circle the wolf, pin notes on the lettering, switch colorways — and the markup is attached to your quote.
Diving into other police designs?
This page covers one specialty hexagon. For patrol shields, K9 rounds and traffic designs, browse the police division patches shown alongside this leaping wolf dive hexagon. If you are weighing embroidered against PVC for wet gear, the patch overview comparing materials for a wolf and compass dive patch answers it before you order.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.