Rural Police Patrol Patch — Order This Lantern and Pine Shield Design
Design S1321A at a glance
A maroon shield with a cream border, showing a lit lantern over crossed pine branches. Lettering carries a town name, a rural patrol line, a police line and a motto. Maroon, cream, orange and green give it a warm, old-fashioned feel, with the lit lantern as the focal point.
Shield shapeCream borderLit lanternCrossed pine branchesRural patrol line4 thread colors
About this lantern and pine patrol design
A lit lantern is an old symbol of watchfulness — the light left on for neighbors — and it suits small-town policing far better than an eagle or a star. The crossed pine branches tie it to the land the patrol covers. Maroon and cream give the shield a heritage look, while the orange and green details add warmth without breaking the traditional feel.
Customize it for your department: your town name on the top line, your own motto, Village or Township Police in place of the patrol line, or oak leaves in place of pine. 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.
Rural police patrol patch quick facts
- Embroidered rural police patrol 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 this lantern and pine shield.
- Shield patches 3.5" to 4" tall are the standard police shoulder size.
- Lantern and pine detail stays crisp at 3.5" and up; cap versions simplify the needles.
- Rural departments often order sew-on for uniforms and iron-on for community-event caps and shirts.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this rural patrol patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for patrol shirts, iron-on for caps and event shirts, hook-side velcro for vests
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" — 3.5"–4" for shoulders, 2.5"–3" for caps
- Colorways: maroon, cream, orange and green as shown, or navy and gold, or subdued tan
- Border: cream (shown), or gold, maroon or green
- Thread: metallic gold available for the lantern frame
- Artwork: the pine branches redraw as oak, maple or palm at no additional art charge
Who orders this design
Rural police departments, small-town patrol units and township police order this lantern shield for uniform shoulders and jackets. Departments with a strong community-policing focus buy it because the lantern says neighbor rather than enforcer. Orders often include a cap version for community events.
Custom rural patrol 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.
Rural police patrol patch questions
Can the pine branches be changed to another tree?
Yes. Oak, maple or palm branches redraw in their place at no art charge.
Can the cream border be changed?
Yes. Gold, maroon or green borders all work; preview each in the markup tool before quoting.
Can the patrol line say Township or Village Police?
Yes. Every lettering line restitches to your wording, and the 4-hour mockup shows the exact text.
What size works for caps?
2.5 to 3 inches tall. We scale the lettering on your proof so it stays readable.
How do I request changes to the lantern shield?
Open the markup tool in the quote form, circle the lantern or the pine branches, pin notes on the lettering and switch colorways. Your marked-up version rides along with the quote.
Looking at other small-department patches?
This lantern shield suits a small department. The police patch lineup beside this lit lantern and pine shield includes eagles, stars and K9 designs. For materials, backings and pricing, the patch ordering guide for a maroon lantern patrol shield compares every build.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.