Blackout Sheriff Star Patch — Order This Rifle and Axe Design
Design S1506A at a glance
A seven-point sheriff star stitched entirely in black, charcoal and grey, with a black merrowed edge. A rifle and a fire axe cross at the center. Three lettering lines carry a response team name, a county sheriff title and an established year, giving a team that handles both armed response and fire support a blacked-out star that blends into kit.
Seven-point starBlack merrowed borderCrossed rifleFire axe3 lettering lines3 thread colors
About this blackout rifle and axe sheriff star
Some sheriff's units straddle two worlds — tactical response and fire or rescue support — and crossing a rifle with a fire axe on a seven-point star says exactly that. Stitching the whole star in black, charcoal and grey makes it a blackout patch from the start, so it sits quietly on plate carriers and dark uniforms without a separate subdued order. The seven-point outline is less common than five or six points, which helps it stand out among sheriff insignia.
Customize it for your team: restitch the team and office lines, swap the rifle for crossed batons or the axe for a halligan, or add a gold or silver star version for dress wear. 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.
Blackout sheriff star patch quick facts
- Embroidered blackout sheriff star 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 seven-point rifle and axe star.
- Seven-point stars are measured point to point; 4" is the common sleeve size.
- Charcoal and grey on black is readable at arm's length but fades at a distance, which is the point of blackout insignia.
- Blackout patches are usually ordered with hook-side velcro for carriers and helmets.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this blackout sheriff star: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: hook-side velcro for carriers and helmets, sew-on for uniform shirts, iron-on for caps
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" point to point — 4" for sleeves, 3" for helmets
- Colorways: black, charcoal and grey as shown, or a full-color gold or silver star, tan or OD green
- Border: black merrowed (shown), or a grey or charcoal merrowed edge
- Thread: metallic silver or gold for a dress version of the star
- Artwork: the rifle and axe redraw as crossed batons, a halligan or your unit emblem at no art charge
Who orders this design
Sheriff's response teams, combined tactical and rescue units, and special operations deputies order this blackout star for carriers, helmets and team shirts. Offices that run fire or rescue support under the sheriff use it to show both roles. Most orders are velcro-backed, with a full-color dress run added later.
Custom blackout sheriff star 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.
Blackout sheriff star patch questions
Can we get a full-color version of this star?
Yes. The same art stitches as a gold or silver star with colored lettering for dress wear. Quote both versions together.
Can the rifle and axe be swapped?
Yes. Crossed batons, a halligan, a pike pole or your unit emblem can take their place at no art charge.
What if our office uses a five- or six-point star?
We redraw the outline to match your office's star at the same price, keeping the crossed rifle and axe at center.
Will grey lettering be readable?
At 4" and up, yes — charcoal and grey on black stays legible close-up. For more contrast, switch lettering to light grey or silver on your proof.
How do I request changes?
Use the markup tool in the quote form to circle the star, rifle or axe, pin notes and switch colorways. Your marked-up design attaches automatically.
Comparing other sheriff star and tactical patches?
This blackout star covers one response team. The sheriff patch collection past this blacked-out seven-point rifle and axe star includes full-color stars, shields and K9 rounds. For carrier backings and quantity pricing, the patch build guide for a charcoal seven-point star order compares embroidered, woven and PVC.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.