Eagle and Key Police Patch — Order This Spread-Wing Patrol Design
Design S1186A at a glance
A custom-cut patch edged in black merrowing, built around an eagle with its wings spread wide and a key gripped in its talons above a shield. Two lettering lines carry a patrol name and an established-year line. Olive green, black, gold and grey give it a field-ready tone that still reads as official insignia on a uniform sleeve.
Custom-cut outlineBlack merrowed borderSpread-wing eagleKey in the talonsShield below4 thread colors
About this patrol eagle and key design
The key is the detail that sets this eagle apart. In law enforcement heraldry a key stands for trust and custody, and pairing it with a spread-wing eagle over a shield makes the patch read as guardianship rather than force. The olive-green palette is the other choice that matters: it sits comfortably on tan, green and black uniforms alike.
Order it as shown or tune it to your unit: restitch the name line to your patrol or department, update the established year, swap olive for navy or black, or replace the shield with your own emblem. 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.
Eagle and key police patch quick facts
- Embroidered eagle and key police 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.
- Spread-wing eagles hold their feather detail best at 3.5" and larger; smaller runs get a simplified wing on the proof.
- Olive green and black twill hides field wear and laundering better than white or light-blue backgrounds.
- Custom-cut outlines take a merrowed edge where the curves allow and a hot-cut edge where they tighten.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this eagle and key patrol patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for patrol uniforms, iron-on for caps and polos, hook-side velcro for vests and carriers
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" — 3.5"–4.5" for shoulders; 9"+ for jacket backs
- Colorways: olive green, black, gold and grey as shown, or navy and gold — preview each in the markup tool
- Border: black merrowed (shown), or gold or olive to match the eagle
- Thread: metallic gold available on the key and the shield outline
- Artwork: the shield redraws to your department crest or unit emblem at no art charge
Who orders this design
Police patrol divisions, township and village departments, and rural patrol units order this eagle and key layout for shoulder patches. Reserve and auxiliary programs often buy it as a first patch because the emblem carries authority without a full city seal. Most orders start with sleeve patches and add a velcro version for vests.
Custom eagle and key police 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.
Eagle and key police patch questions
Can our department name replace the lettering on this patch?
Yes. Both lettering lines restitch to your wording — the patrol or department name on one, the established year or a motto on the other. Your 4-hour mockup shows the exact text before anything is produced.
Can the key be changed to another symbol?
Yes. The eagle can grip a key, scales, an olive branch or any item tied to your agency's history. Note the change in the quote form and we redraw it stitch-ready at no art charge.
Does the olive palette work on a navy uniform?
It does, though some departments switch the field to navy and keep the gold eagle for contrast. Preview both in the markup tool and quote whichever you prefer.
What size should we order for shoulder patches?
Most police departments order 3.5" to 4.5" tall for the sleeve. The wing detail holds cleanly in that range, and the same art scales up for jacket backs.
How do I request edits to the eagle and key?
Use the markup tool in the quote form: circle the eagle, pin notes on the lettering, and switch colorways. The marked-up version attaches to your quote automatically.
Looking for a different patrol emblem?
This page covers one eagle-and-key layout. Departments comparing seals, stars and shields can browse the police patch range that sits beside this spread-wing eagle and key shape by shape. Weighing embroidery against woven or PVC, or starting from your own art? The patch ordering guide that prices an olive eagle and key patrol patch covers every build and quantity.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.