Special Operations Anchor Patch — Order This Eight-Point Star Design
Design S1532A at a glance
An eight-point star with a silver merrowed edge, carrying a smaller star on a shield at its center and an anchor at the bottom point. Three lettering fields carry an agency name, a special operations line and a motto. Silver, gold and grey give it a metallic, understated look.
Eight-point starSilver merrowed borderStar on shieldAnchor at base point3 lettering fields3 thread colors
About this anchor and eight-point star design
An anchor on a police star usually means water — harbor, dive or marine special operations — and this design builds it in at the bottom point rather than burying it in the center. The eight-point star is a step up from the standard five-point badge shape, and the shield at its heart keeps it firmly law enforcement. Silver, gold and grey make it formal and quiet, at home on a dress uniform or in a dive locker.
Customize it for your unit: set your agency name and unit line, change the motto, or replace the anchor with a parachute, rotor or crossed rifles for a different specialty. 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.
Special operations anchor patch quick facts
- Embroidered special operations 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.
- Eight-point stars are measured point to point; 4" to 4.5" is the usual sleeve size.
- Marine and dive units often order PVC versions of the same star for wet gear.
- Silver and grey thread stitches well on black and navy tactical uniforms.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this special operations star patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: hook-side velcro for carriers and dive kit, sew-on for uniforms, iron-on for caps
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" point to point — 4"–4.5" for sleeves
- Colorways: silver, gold and grey as shown, or blackout, coyote and OD green subdued builds
- Border: silver merrowed (shown), or black merrow for tactical wear
- Thread: metallic silver and gold available for the star and anchor
- Artwork: the anchor can switch to a rotor, parachute or other specialty emblem at no art charge
Who orders this design
Police special operations bureaus, marine and dive teams, and harbor units order this star for tactical uniforms, carriers and boat crew jackets. Multi-discipline units use the anchor version for their water element and a matching star for land teams. Orders commonly pair embroidered sleeve stars with PVC versions for wet gear.
Custom special operations star 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.
Special operations anchor patch questions
Can the anchor be replaced with another specialty emblem?
Yes. A rotor, parachute, crossed rifles or trident can replace it, redrawn at no art charge. Your proof shows the new emblem at the bottom point.
Do you make this star in PVC for dive gear?
Yes. The same star molds in PVC with velcro backing, which holds up better in salt water. Both builds can go on one quote.
Can we get a blackout version?
Yes. Blackout, coyote and OD green builds work for carriers. Preview each in the markup tool before quoting.
Will the eight points fray?
No. The silver merrowed border wraps the outline, and very sharp points are heat-sealed. The finish holds through washing.
How do I request changes?
Use the markup tool in the quote form: circle the anchor or lettering, pin notes and switch colorways. The marked-up star attaches to the quote.
Looking for other police specialty designs?
This page covers one anchor-and-star special operations design. Patrol shields, K9 emblems and traffic designs are in the police patch range beyond this anchor eight-point star. For PVC versus embroidered questions on wet gear, the patch guide that prices a silver and grey special operations star covers each build.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.