Police Marine Unit Patch — Order This Longship and Owl Shield
Design S0733A at a glance
A gold-edged shield carrying a sailing longship with an owl, stitched in navy, cream, gold and green. The lettering holds a district name, a maritime unit line, a special ops line, a harbor patrol line and a single-letter mark — a dense, story-rich layout for marine units that want something more distinctive than an anchor.
Shield shapeGold merrowed borderSailing longshipOwl emblemMaritime unit lettering4 thread colors
About this longship and owl marine shield
Anchors and tridents are the default for marine units; a longship under sail is not, and that is what makes this shield memorable. The ship speaks to seamanship and patrol, and the owl adds a watchful, night-capable presence — fitting for units that work harbors after dark. Cream and green give the scene warmth against the navy field.
Set your district, unit and patrol lines in the lettering, swap the single-letter mark for your own initial or unit number, or have the longship redrawn as your actual patrol vessel. 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 marine unit patch quick facts
- Embroidered police marine 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.
- Marine units commonly pair an embroidered uniform patch with a PVC version for wet gear.
- Ship art holds its rigging detail at 4" and above; cap sizes simplify the sails.
- Shields with four or more lettering lines read best at 4" to 4.5" tall.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this marine unit shield: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for uniforms, velcro for float coats and vests, iron-on for crew shirts
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 4"–4.5" shoulders; 8"+ for jacket backs
- Colorways: navy, cream, gold and green as shown, or a subdued gray and black build
- Border: gold merrowed (shown) or navy for a low-profile edge
- Thread: metallic gold for the border and lettering accents
- Artwork: the longship redraws as your patrol boat, or the owl swaps for another mascot, at no art charge
Who orders this design
Police marine units, harbor patrols and maritime special ops teams order this shield for uniforms and float coats. Units that work both day patrols and night details like the owl’s message, and most add a PVC duplicate set for gear that stays wet.
Custom police marine 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 marine unit patch questions
Can the longship become our actual patrol boat?
Yes. Send a photo of your vessel and we redraw it in the ship’s place at no art charge — hull number included if you like.
What does the single-letter mark represent?
It is a placeholder for your own initial, unit number or call sign; the proof shows it set in your wording.
Is PVC better for marine gear?
For anything that stays wet, yes — PVC sheds water and won’t fade. Many units order embroidered for uniforms and PVC for gear in one quote.
Can all the lettering lines be reworded?
Yes. District, maritime unit, special ops and harbor patrol lines all restitch to your exact wording.
How do I request changes to this design?
Use the markup tool in the quote form to circle the ship or owl, pin notes on any line and switch colors. Your marked-up shield attaches to the quote.
Outfitting units beyond the waterfront?
This page covers one marine unit shield. For patrol, K9 and specialty division insignia, the police patch catalog beyond this longship and owl marine shield covers the rest of the department. Deciding between embroidery and PVC for wet kit? The patch materials guide that prices a sailing longship shield in PVC and thread compares both.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.