Federal Investigations Patch — Order This Eagle Book and Scales Shield
Design S0809A at a glance
A navy shield with a black border and an emblem rich in symbolism: an eagle over an open book and scales of justice, with a key and a globe held in a hand. Six lettering lines carry an agency title, a national line, a bureau name, a mission line and a two-line division title. The book and scales point to investigation and law; the globe to reach.
Shield shapeBlack merrowed borderEagle emblemOpen book and scalesKeyGlobe in hand
About this eagle, book and scales investigations shield
Investigative units deal in evidence and law, and this emblem shows both: an open book for records and the rule of law, scales for justice, a key for access and a hand holding a globe for jurisdiction that crosses borders. The eagle above ties it all to federal authority. Navy, white and gold keep the patch sober and official, the right register for detectives and agents.
Reword the six lines to your bureau, division and mission, or simplify the emblem by dropping the globe or key for a smaller patch. Your agency seal can replace the eagle if you need an exact match. 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.
Federal investigations patch quick facts
- Embroidered federal investigations 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.
- Emblems with five symbols need about 4" of shield height to keep each one distinct.
- Investigative units often order velcro patches for raid vests and sew-on for jackets in one quote.
- Gold thread on navy is the most legible metal-on-dark pairing for small emblem details.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this investigations shield: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: hook-side velcro for raid vests, sew-on for jackets, iron-on for caps
- Sizes: 3"–12" — 4"–4.5" keeps the book, scales, key and globe distinct
- Colorways: navy, white and gold as shown, or subdued black, tan and OD green
- Border: black merrowed (shown), or gold for a dress version
- Thread: metallic gold for the eagle and scales
- Artwork: the eagle and emblem redraw to your agency seal at no art charge
Who orders this design
Federal and state investigative bureaus, inspector-general offices and multi-agency fraud units order this shield for raid vests, jackets and conference wear. Academy classes order it as a graduation patch with the class number on the bottom line. Most orders include a subdued velcro set for field work.
Custom federal investigations 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.
Federal investigations patch questions
Can our agency seal replace the emblem?
Yes. Send a photo, scan or PDF of your seal and we redraw it stitch-ready at no art charge.
Is the emblem too detailed for a small patch?
At 4 inches tall every symbol reads. For 3-inch versions we simplify the globe and key on proof.
Can the six lines carry our full bureau title?
Yes. Each line restitches independently, so long official titles split across lines cleanly.
Is there a subdued version for raid vests?
Yes. Black, tan and OD green subdued builds on hook-side velcro are available — preview them in the markup tool.
How do I send our edits?
Pin notes, circle elements and upload your seal with the markup tool in the quote form. It attaches to your quote.
Need a different investigative or patrol design?
This page covers one investigations shield. The police patch designs beyond this eagle book and scales shield include patrol shields, K9 stars and specialty unit layouts. If you are choosing between embroidered and woven builds or starting from an official seal, the patch guide pricing a six-line investigations shield by quantity covers every option.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.