Subdued Maritime Security Patch — Order This Anchor and Scales Diamond
Design S1214A at a glance
A diamond cut in black and grey, stitched tone-on-tone so the anchor and the scales of justice read up close without shouting from across a pier. The lettering carries an agency name, a service line and a founding year, and each one restitches to yours. It is the patch security contractors order when the client wants officers identified but not flashy.
Diamond shapeBlack merrowed borderAnchor emblemScales of justiceTone-on-tone stitching2 thread colors
About this subdued anchor and scales diamond
Most maritime insignia lean on navy and gold; this one deliberately strips the color out. The anchor ties the patch to ports, terminals and vessels, and the scales of justice add the rule-of-law note that separates a security officer from a deckhand. Grey thread on a black field keeps the whole emblem readable in daylight while blending into dark foul-weather gear.
Order it subdued as shown or build a full-color version: navy and gold for front-desk posts, your company name in the lettering, or the scales swapped for a shield, 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.
Subdued maritime security patch quick facts
- Embroidered subdued maritime security 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.
- Tone-on-tone patches are ordered when a client wants officers identifiable up close but low-key at a distance.
- Diamond patches are usually worn point-up at 3.5"–4" tall on the shoulder.
- Port and terminal crews often order PVC alongside embroidery for gear exposed to salt water.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this maritime security patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: hook-side velcro for carriers and foul-weather jackets, sew-on for uniform shirts, iron-on for caps
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 3.5"–4" point to point for shoulders; 2.5" for caps
- Colorways: black and grey as shown, or full-color navy, gold and white — preview both in the markup tool
- Border: black merrowed (shown), or grey merrowed for a lighter edge
- Thread: glow-in-the-dark lettering available for night pier patrols
- Artwork: the anchor and scales redraw to your company emblem or client logo at no additional art charge
Who orders this design
Port security contractors, marine terminal guard services and logistics companies with dockside posts order this diamond for uniforms, jackets and vest panels. Clients who want guards identifiable without high-contrast insignia choose the subdued build, then add a full-color run for gatehouse and visitor-desk staff. Ship-escort and cargo-yard teams tend to pick velcro.
Custom maritime security 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.
Subdued maritime security patch questions
Is a full-color version of this diamond available?
Yes. The same art stitches in navy, gold and white for posts where visibility matters — preview it in the markup tool and your quote can include both builds.
Will tone-on-tone lettering be readable?
Up close, yes. Grey on black is meant to read at conversation distance, not across a yard. If you need more contrast, lighten the grey on your proof.
What holds up best for dockside work?
PVC with hook-side velcro survives salt spray and pressure washing; embroidered patches are the standard for uniform shirts and jackets.
Can we put our company name in the lettering?
Yes. The agency name, service line and year all restitch to your wording — or drop the year line entirely.
How do I request changes to this design?
Use the markup tool in the quote form: circle the anchor or scales, pin notes and switch colorways. The marked-up version attaches to your quote.
Other security designs, or a broader starting point?
Subdued anchors are one corner of what guard companies order. The security officer patch catalog with full-color and tone-on-tone anchor designs lines up shields, stars and rockers for every kind of post. If the choice is PVC versus embroidery for dock gear, the patch buying guide comparing PVC and thread for salt-air maritime crews explains durability, backings and pricing.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.