Lion Head Police K9 Patch — Order This Navy and Gold Shield
Design S1607A at a glance
A navy-edged shield stitched in navy and gold, with a lion head at its center. Three lettering elements carry a department name, a police department line and a K-9 unit line. It's an unexpected choice for a canine unit — a lion instead of a dog — and that's exactly why handlers who want something different pick it.
Shield shapeNavy merrowed borderLion headDepartment name lineK-9 unit line2 thread colors
About this lion head K9 shield design
Courage is the trait every K9 handler talks about, and the lion is its oldest symbol, which is why this K9 shield skips the dog altogether. Navy and gold keep it formal and in step with a department's dress insignia, and the single central emblem makes it read cleanly at any size. Units that already use a lion in their department seal get a K9 patch that ties straight back to it.
Make it yours: set your department name in the top line, keep or change the K-9 unit line, add your dog's name, or replace the lion with your K9's likeness from a photo if you'd rather show the dog. 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.
Lion head police K9 patch quick facts
- Embroidered lion head police K9 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.
- A single lion head in two colors stays crisp down to 2.5", which suits vest and cap placement.
- Metallic gold thread on the lion's mane is a popular upgrade for ceremonial and memorial runs.
- Two-color shields like this one also mold cleanly as PVC for K9 vehicle and kennel panels.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this lion head K9 shield: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for handler shirts, velcro for K9 vests, iron-on for unit caps
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" — 3.5"–4" for shoulders, 3" for vests, 10" for jacket backs
- Colorways: navy and gold as shown, black and silver, or a subdued OD green build
- Border: navy merrowed (shown), or gold to frame the shield
- Thread: metallic gold available for the lion and the lettering
- Artwork: the lion can be replaced with your dog's likeness or your department seal at no art charge
Who orders this design
Police K9 units, handler teams and departments with a lion in their seal order this shield for handler uniforms, vests and K9 unit jackets. Units that want one patch for every handler, regardless of breed, like that the lion doesn't favor a single dog. Orders are usually 10 to 40 pieces.
Custom lion head police K9 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.
Lion head police K9 patch questions
Why a lion on a K9 patch?
It stands for courage and pairs naturally with departments that already use a lion in their seal. If you'd rather show a dog, we can swap in your K9's likeness at no art charge.
Can the K-9 unit line say canine or K9 division?
Yes. All three lettering elements restitch, so the unit line can read canine unit, K9 division or K9 patrol. Your 4-hour mockup shows the wording.
Is there a subdued version?
Yes. OD green, black and wolf gray builds work on vests with velcro backing. Preview each colorway in the markup tool.
Can we add our dogs' names?
Yes. A name line can be added to the shield's lettering, and separate runs can carry different names. Each version gets its own proof.
How do we submit changes?
Use the markup tool in the quote form to circle the lion or a lettering line, pin notes with your wording and choose colors. The edited shield is attached to your quote.
Looking for another K9 or department design?
This shield is one K9 unit's patch. The police designs that sit beside this navy and gold lion head K9 shield also include patrol, traffic, investigations and other canine layouts in stars, hexagons and custom cuts. For two-color pricing, PVC panels or velcro backings, the patch guide that prices a two-color lion head K9 shield from ten up has the answers.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.