Narcotics Detective Patch — Order This Rattlesnake and Crossed Keys Star
Design S1708A at a glance
A coiled rattlesnake rests on a raised hand with crossed keys on this star-shaped patch, edged in olive green. Three lettering fields carry a narcotics task force line, a founding year and a detective division line. Stitched in just olive green and tan, it is subdued from the start and blends into carriers and plainclothes kit.
Star shapeOlive green borderCoiled rattlesnakeRaised handCrossed keys2 thread colors
About this rattlesnake and raised hand narcotics star
A coiled rattlesnake is a warning, and narcotics units often adopt it as a strike-when-provoked symbol. Here it rests on a raised hand, a sign of an oath or a stop, with crossed keys that point to access and evidence. The star outline keeps the emblem tied to law enforcement, and the two-thread olive-and-tan build means it never looks like a showpiece on undercover gear.
Build it your way: put your task force initials and year in the lettering, swap the detective line for your agency's division name, or order a tan-on-black version for darker carriers. 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.
Narcotics detective patch quick facts
- Embroidered narcotics detective 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.
- Narcotics and vice squads usually order hook-side velcro so one patch moves between carriers and raid jackets.
- Two-thread builds keep stitch counts low, which keeps per-patch cost down on larger task-force orders.
- Star patches for carriers run 3" to 3.5" point to point; shoulder versions run 4".
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this narcotics star: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: hook-side velcro for carriers and raid vests, sew-on for BDUs, iron-on for team shirts
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" point to point — 3"–3.5" for carriers, 4" for shoulders
- Colorways: olive green and tan as shown, or coyote, wolf grey or blackout builds
- Border: olive green edge (shown), or a hot-cut edge that keeps the star points sharp
- Thread: a full-color version with gold and navy is available for dress or retirement pieces
- Artwork: the rattlesnake, hand and keys each redraw to your unit's emblem at no art charge
Who orders this design
Narcotics task forces, vice and street-crimes investigators and multi-agency drug units order this star for carriers and raid vests. Units that rotate officers in from several departments buy it because it carries no single city seal. Retirement and challenge-gift runs in full color are a common second order.
Custom narcotics detective 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.
Narcotics detective patch questions
Is this star subdued enough for plainclothes work?
Yes. It is stitched in only olive green and tan, so it stays low-contrast on carriers and jackets. A blackout or wolf grey build is also available.
Can we put our task force initials in the lettering?
Yes. The task force line, the year and the detective line all restitch to your wording. Your 4-hour mockup shows the exact text placed.
Can the rattlesnake be swapped for another animal?
Yes. A cobra, scorpion, wolf or your unit mascot can replace the snake. We redraw it on the raised hand at no art charge.
What backing works best for plate carriers?
Hook-side velcro. It attaches to the loop panel on most carriers and raid vests, and lets each investigator move one patch between kit.
Can we also order a full-color version?
Yes. Many units add a small full-color run for plaques, retirements and challenge gifts in the same quote.
Looking for other investigative unit designs?
This page covers one rattlesnake and crossed keys star. Detective, K9 and tactical designs alongside patrol shields are in the police patch lineup beside this coiled rattlesnake narcotics star. For velcro, PVC and quantity questions, the patch guide pricing a two-thread rattlesnake task force star walks you through it.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.