Forensic Unit Patch — Order This DNA Helix and Eagle Shield
Design S0781A at a glance
A navy shield with a grey border, centered on an eagle with a key above a DNA helix, a microscope and a biohazard symbol. Silver and gold carry the emblem, and five lettering fields hold an agency name, a division line, a role title, a unit abbreviation and a short motto. It's a crime lab patch first — every field restitches to your unit.
Shield shapeGrey borderEagle with keyDNA helixMicroscopeBiohazard symbol
About this DNA helix and microscope shield design
Most police insignia show what officers carry; this one shows what forensic staff examine. The DNA helix, microscope and biohazard mark identify the lab’s work at a glance, and the eagle with a key adds the authority of an enforcement agency above it. Navy with silver and gold keeps it professional enough for court appearances and conference wear alike.
Adjust it before ordering: name your agency and unit in the lettering, change the role title, or drop the biohazard mark if your lab doesn't handle hazardous evidence. 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.
Forensic unit patch quick facts
- Embroidered forensic 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.
- Woven construction is recommended when the helix and microscope need fine linework at small sizes.
- Forensic units often order patches for both field jackets and lab coats, with sew-on backing for coats.
- Five-field lettering layouts read best at 4" tall or larger.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this forensic unit shield: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for lab coats and polos, hook-side velcro for field jackets, iron-on for caps
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 4" for shoulders, 3" for coat chests
- Colorways: navy, silver and gold as shown, or black and silver — preview in the markup tool
- Border: grey merrowed (shown) or silver
- Thread: metallic silver for the helix and eagle, flat thread for the instruments
- Artwork: the instruments redraw as fingerprint, magnifier or camera icons on request at no art charge
Who orders this design
Crime scene units, crime labs, evidence technicians and forensic investigators order this shield for field jackets and lab wear. Agencies with hazardous-materials evidence teams keep the biohazard mark; others swap it for a fingerprint. It also works as a training or conference patch for forensic programs.
Custom forensic 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.
Forensic unit patch questions
Can the biohazard symbol be replaced with a fingerprint?
Yes. Mark it in the design tool and we redraw a fingerprint, magnifier or camera in its place at no art charge.
Is woven better than embroidered for this design?
If you order under 3.5 inches, woven holds the helix and microscope detail more sharply. Our team flags it on your mockup if it would help.
Can the role line read crime scene investigator instead?
Yes. All five fields — agency, division, role, abbreviation and motto — restitch to your exact wording.
Can lab coats take these patches?
Yes. Sew-on backing on a cotton or poly lab coat gives the cleanest result and survives commercial laundering.
How do I request changes to this design?
Use the "mark up this design" tool in the quote form: circle the helix, pin notes on the role line, switch colorways. Your markup rides along with the quote automatically.
Scoping insignia beyond one unit?
This page covers one forensic lab shield. For other investigative and patrol insignia, browse the police division patches from detective shields to K9 stars beside this DNA helix design. Choosing between woven and embroidered for fine lab detail? The patch guide comparing builds for a microscope-and-helix forensic shield explains the trade-offs.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.