University Public Safety Patch — Order the Emerald & Book Shield
Design S0701A at a glance
A gold-bordered shield with an unusual centerpiece: a faceted green gem set on an open book, flanked by laurel sprigs under stitched arches. The institution line arcs above; division and motto wording fill the lower bands. The gem-on-book arrangement comes straight from collegiate seal tradition — knowledge as the treasure being guarded — which is the entire job description of a campus safety team, stitched.
Shield shapeGold merrowed borderFaceted emerald gemOpen book baseLaurel sprig frameStitched arch backdrop
About this emerald and open book shield design
Faceting is what makes the stone work in thread: each face runs its stitches at a different angle, so the gem catches light differently across its surface the way a cut stone would. Set on the open book with arches behind, the composition reads as a guarded treasury of learning — distinctive enough that the patch identifies the institution even before the lettering is read.
Order it as composed or adjust it: institution name, division wording and motto all restitch, the gem recolors to your school's stone or brand color, and the book can carry a stitched motto across its pages. 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.
University public safety patch quick facts
- Embroidered university safety 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.
- Gem and seal centerpieces are ordered most by institutions with strong heraldic branding.
- Faceted-stone embroidery uses directional stitch angles to simulate cut surfaces.
- Shoulder shields run 3.5" to 4.5" tall; blazer versions run 3" to 3.5".
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this emerald shield patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for blazers and duty shirts, iron-on for knitwear, velcro for patrol outerwear
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 3"–4.5" covers blazer and shoulder wear
- Colorways: navy, tan, green and gold as shown, or the gem recolored to your brand — preview in the markup tool
- Border: merrowed (shown) or flat hot-cut edge
- Thread: any colorway, including metallic gold arches and border
- Artwork: gem, book and laurel redraw around your institution's seal elements at no additional art charge
Who orders this design
University public-safety divisions with heraldic brand identities order this shield for officers, dispatchers and guest-services staff from one artwork with varied wording. Institutions whose colors center on green get a centerpiece that doubles as brand reinforcement. Orders typically mix blazer, duty and outerwear backings.
Custom university safety 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.
University public safety patch questions
Can the gem be a different color than green?
Yes — ruby red, sapphire blue, amethyst or your exact brand color all stitch with the same faceted technique. The mockup previews your stone.
Can the book pages carry a motto?
Yes. A short Latin or English motto stitches across the open spread in small caps; the proof confirms legibility at your chosen size.
Do dispatchers and officers get different versions?
They can — same artwork, different division wording, ordered together in one run on one quantity ladder.
Is there a subdued version for patrol jackets?
Yes — tan-on-navy subdued runs from the same file, and many departments order it alongside full color for outerwear.
How do I request changes to this design?
Use the "mark up this design" tool in the quote form: circle elements, pin numbered notes, recolor the gem — your markup rides with the quote.
Looking for a different patch, or a different starting point?
This page covers one jewel-and-book shield. For the broader uniform set, the security patch gallery past the emerald book shield — rounds, crosses and bars covers every post. Building from your own seal? The patch creation guide that turns faceted seals into stitch-ready art shows how redraws work.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.