SWAT Canine Unit Patch — Order This Wolf Head and Gold Star Shield Design
Design S1216A at a glance
A custom-cut patch with a gold merrowed edge, where a wolf head sits on a police shield with gold stars on a navy field. Two lettering lines carry the team name and the canine unit title, both restitchable to your wording. Tactical teams that deploy dogs on entries order it because the wolf signals a hunter, which fits a canine that clears rooms ahead of the stack.
Custom cut outlineGold merrowed borderWolf headPolice shieldGold stars3 thread colors
About this wolf and gold star SWAT canine design
Tactical canine units sit at the intersection of two cultures — the entry team and the handler — and this design speaks to both. The police shield and gold stars give it the formality of department insignia, while the wolf head adds the edge SWAT operators expect on their kit. Navy, gold and grey keep it sharp in full color, and the same art converts cleanly to a subdued build.
Customize it however your team runs: put your team name in the top line, switch the wolf for your dog's breed, or order a blackout version for carriers alongside the full-color shirt patch, all at no art charge. 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.
SWAT canine unit patch quick facts
- Embroidered SWAT canine wolf 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.
- Tactical K9 teams usually order hook-side velcro for carriers and a matching harness-size patch.
- Coyote and ranger green are the most-ordered subdued builds for entry-team canine patches.
- Custom-cut outlines like this one take a merrowed edge as long as the curves are gentle.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this SWAT canine patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: hook-side velcro for plate carriers and dog vests, sew-on for handler shirts, iron-on for team tees
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 3.5" for carriers, 2.5" for harness panels
- Colorways: navy, gold and grey as shown, or coyote, ranger green, wolf gray and blackout subdued builds
- Border: gold merrowed (shown), or black merrowed for subdued versions
- Thread: metallic gold for the stars, or matte thread throughout on subdued builds
- Artwork: the wolf redraws to your dog's breed or the shield to your department outline, at no additional art charge
Who orders this design
SWAT teams with attached canine handlers, regional tactical K9 units and special response teams order this wolf design for carriers, dog vests and team-room displays. Most teams split one order into a full-color batch for handler shirts and a subdued batch for entry kit. Retired dogs often get a framed copy at their final shift.
Custom SWAT canine 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.
SWAT canine unit patch questions
Can we get a subdued version for plate carriers?
Yes. Coyote, ranger green, wolf gray and blackout builds all work because the wolf and shield carry the design. Preview each in the markup tool before you request a quote.
Can the wolf be swapped for our dog's breed?
Yes. Send a photo of your Malinois, shepherd or Dutch shepherd and we redraw the head at no art charge — the shield and stars stay as shown.
What size should the dog's harness patch be?
Most teams choose 2.5 inches with hook-side velcro. We simplify fur detail at that size on your proof so the stitching stays clean.
Can both lettering lines carry our team name?
Yes. The team name and the unit title restitch to your exact wording — SWAT, SRT, tactical K9 or whatever your department calls it.
How do I mark up changes?
Use the markup tool in the quote form to circle the wolf, pin notes on the lettering and switch colorways. Your marked-up version rides along with the quote.
Different unit, or a different starting point?
Tactical canine work is one specialty among many. The police patch library with wolf-and-star SWAT canine options next to patrol and traffic designs covers every division departments order for. If you are still choosing between embroidery and PVC for carriers, the patch material guide for subdued tactical canine insignia lays out builds, backings and minimums.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.