American Flag Patches
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Category: American Flag Patches
Type: Design Feature/Element
Feature Description: Patches depicting the United States flag in various styles and color treatments
Symbolism: Patriotism, national pride, military service, first responder honor, American-made quality
Common Styles: Full color, subdued (OD green/black), reverse flag (stars on right shoulder), IR-reflective, thin line variants, vintage/distressed
Popular Colors: Red/white/blue (full color), OD green/tan/black (subdued), grayscale, desert tan
Typical Sizes: 2" x 3", 3" x 5", 3.5" x 2" (standard flag proportions)
Backing Options: Velcro (most popular for tactical), sew-on, iron-on
Popular Industries: Military, law enforcement, fire departments, EMS, veterans organizations, patriotic groups, sports teams
Related Products: Flag patches, thin blue line patches, thin red line patches, military patches, subdued patches, tactical patches
Low MOQ
Low Minimum Order
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Location
United States
Factory
Direct
Description
American flag patches represent one of the most requested designs across every branch of service and first responder organization in the country. From active-duty military personnel wearing subdued flags on deployment to police officers displaying full-color patches on dress uniforms, these patches serve as powerful symbols of national pride and professional dedication.
The design options for American flag patches extend far beyond the traditional red, white, and blue. Military and tactical applications often call for subdued versions in OD green, coyote tan, or black to maintain low visibility in the field. IR-reflective patches provide identification capability for night operations without compromising position. The reverse flag design—with stars positioned on the right—follows military tradition for right-shoulder wear, symbolizing the flag flying forward into battle.
First responders have embraced thin line variants that honor their specific service: the thin blue line for law enforcement, thin red line for firefighters, and thin white line for EMS. These designs merge patriotic symbolism with professional identity in a single powerful emblem.
At Owl Badges, we’ve manufactured American flag patches in the USA since 1999, serving military units, police departments, fire stations, and veterans organizations nationwide. Every patch features precision embroidery with thread colors matched to official flag specifications. Whether you need 50 subdued velcro patches for your unit or 500 full-color sew-on patches for a veterans event, our team delivers the quality and authenticity your organization deserves.
Browse our American flag patch designs below or request a custom quote to create the perfect patch for your team.