State Investigations Patch — Order This Lighthouse and Anchor Shield
Design S0967A at a glance
A tonal shield in dark gray and gray, built around a letter monogram with a lighthouse, an anchor, a key and an open book. Lettering carries an agency line, a second monogram line, an established year, a two-word motto and a joint task force line. Stitched tone on tone, it is subdued by design, the look investigators want on gear that should not draw attention.
Shield shapeDark gray merrowed borderLetter monogramLighthouse and anchorKey and open bookTonal 2-gray palette
About this monogram, lighthouse and anchor shield
Investigative agencies rarely want flashy insignia, and this shield shows how much can be said in two shades of gray. The monogram identifies the agency, the lighthouse suggests guidance and watchfulness, the anchor steadiness, and the key and open book point to access and evidence. Tone-on-tone stitching keeps all of it legible up close while staying quiet from across a room.
Customize it: your agency’s initial in the monogram, your agency and task force lines, your own motto and established year, or a river, mountain or inland landmark in place of the lighthouse. This page shows a design concept we manufacture to order; stitch-ready proof within 6–12 hours, production after your approval.
State investigations patch quick facts
- Embroidered state investigations patches cost $3.00–$20.00 each depending on quantity, with a 10-patch minimum.
- Rush production on state investigations patches takes 7–10 days and is available on every custom patch.
- Tonal gray-on-gray stitching counts as subdued on most tactical and plainclothes kit without a separate run.
- Monograms restitch to any initial or pair of initials, drawn in the same style as the original.
- Investigations units often order hook-side velcro for raid vests and sew-on for jackets.
- Owl Badges, a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California since 1999, makes every state investigations patch to order.
Customize this investigations patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: hook-side velcro for raid vests, sew-on for jackets, iron-on for polos and caps
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" — 4" covers most shoulder and vest placements
- Colorways: dark gray and gray as shown, or full color with navy, gold and white
- Border: dark gray merrowed (shown), or black for an even lower profile
- Thread: metallic silver for the monogram on presentation versions
- Artwork: the monogram takes your initial and the lighthouse redraws to your own landmark, at no art charge
Who orders this design
State investigative agencies, joint task forces and bureau field offices order this shield when they want insignia that identifies them without standing out. It suits agencies with a coastal or port jurisdiction, thanks to the lighthouse and anchor. Orders often pair a tonal duty run with a small full-color batch for presentation and retirement gifts.
Custom 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.
State investigations patch questions
Can the monogram show our agency’s initials?
Yes. The monogram restitches to any initial or pair of initials in the same style. Your proof shows the redrawn monogram before production.
Is this patch subdued enough for raid vests?
Yes. Tone-on-tone gray already reads as subdued on most vests. We also stitch tan, OD green and blackout versions if your kit calls for them.
Can we get a full-color version too?
Yes. The same art can be stitched in navy, gold and white for dress or presentation use, quoted alongside the tonal version.
We are inland. Can the lighthouse be replaced?
Yes. A mountain, capitol dome, river or any landmark can take the lighthouse’s place, redrawn at no art charge.
Can the joint task force line be removed?
Yes. Any lettering line can be removed or reworded, and the layout is rebalanced on your proof.
Exploring other investigations designs?
This tonal shield is one investigations option. The investigations and task force patches beyond this monogram lighthouse shield include crown shields, handshake crests and patrol designs. Comparing tonal embroidery with PVC, or starting from your own seal? The patch ordering guide for a tonal monogram-and-anchor build explains materials and pricing.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.