Anoka Police Embroidered Patch Featuring Canine Unit German Shepherd and Animo Et Fide Motto
Custom police canine unit patch featuring a detailed German Shepherd portrait, Animo Et Fide scroll motto, and Anoka Police Department ring lettering on navy twill
Low MOQ
Low Minimum Order
Artwork
Artwork Design Team
Location
United States
Factory
Direct
Description
This custom police embroidered patch was designed for the Anoka Police Department Canine Unit in Minnesota, featuring a highly realistic German Shepherd portrait with a Latin motto scroll — “Animo Et Fide” meaning “With Courage and Faith” — a classic K-9 unit patch that combines fine canine portraiture with heraldic motto tradition on a deep navy twill base.
Shape & Base: Full circular shape on navy blue twill fabric with a silver-gray merrowed border edge. The circular format features a wide navy outer ring for full department and unit identification text, and a light blue inner field that provides a clean, open backdrop for the German Shepherd portrait and motto scroll — the two-tone blue composition creating a professional, authoritative K-9 unit identity.
Top Section: “ANOKA POLICE DEPARTMENT” arches in bold white embroidered block lettering across the upper outer ring, curving to follow the full upper circumference from edge to edge — the complete department name rendered in clean white-on-navy contrast with consistent character weight and spacing throughout the upper arc.
Center: A highly detailed German Shepherd portrait fills the circular inner field in a three-quarter or front-facing head and shoulder pose. The dog is rendered in rich natural coloring — a classic German Shepherd saddle pattern with black facial markings, muzzle, and ears set against warm tan, gold, and brown coat areas across the cheeks, brow, and chest. The ears are fully erect and alert, the eyes forward and intelligent, and the mouth is open with tongue extended — conveying the alert, working character of an active K-9 officer. Individual fur texture is achieved through fine layered thread work across the face, ears, and chest, with directional satin-stitch creating realistic coat depth and variation. A white scroll banner curves across the lower portion of the inner field beneath the dog’s chest, with “ANIMO ET FIDE” embroidered in bold dark navy lettering within the scroll — the Latin motto meaning “With Courage and Faith” presenting the unit’s guiding values in a classic heraldic treatment.
Bottom Section: “CANINE” curves along the lower left arc of the outer ring and “UNIT” along the lower right arc — both in bold white embroidered block lettering that mirrors the upper department name text treatment, completing the full unit identification with clean circular symmetry around the bottom of the patch face.
Embroidery Quality: The navy outer ring with white lettering and light blue inner field with German Shepherd portrait creates a clean, high-contrast composition with outstanding canine portraiture at its center. The German Shepherd achieves exceptional realism — the black saddle markings, tan face and chest areas, alert ears, and open-mouth expression are all rendered through fine multi-tone thread layering that captures the breed’s distinctive appearance convincingly. The fur texture direction variation across the face and ears adds three-dimensional depth. The “Animo Et Fide” scroll banner is cleanly stitched with legible Latin text. White ring lettering is consistent and well-spaced across both the upper department name and lower unit designation arcs. The silver merrowed border provides a clean, durable circular finish suited for active K-9 unit uniform wear.
This design showcases the realistic German Shepherd portraiture and Latin motto heraldic tradition Owl Badges delivers for custom police canine unit embroidered patches for departments across the United States.
Specifications
| Product Type | Embroidered Patch |
| Style | Shoulder Patch |
| Material | Polyester Twill Fabric with Poly/Rayon Threads |
| Stitch | Full Coverage Detail 100% Stitch Threading Embroidery |
| Size | 4" x 4" |
| Backing | Iron-on/Sew-on |
| Packaging | 10+ Per Polybag |
Estimated pricing: 10 → $17 · 20 → $12 · 50 → $7 · 100 → $5 · 250 → $3 · 500 → $2.50 · 1,000 → $2 each
No setup fee · No mold fee. Estimate only — final price adjusts by design, size, and quantity, and is confirmed with a free quote. No payment until you approve your proof.
🛡 Authorized Purchase & Credential Verification
Patches bearing a real agency or department name are sold only to that agency or its authorized representatives. Law enforcement and public-safety buyers must provide proof of occupation, valid credentials, or an authorized purchasing letter before production begins. We do not sell agency-named patches for personal use.
Custom and fictional designs — for example, a made-up department like “Town of Western Hope Police” — are welcome, as are designs where you change the agency or department name to your own.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I order an custom embroidered patch like the Anoka Police design?
Yes. Owl Badges produces custom embroidered patches for agencies, departments, and organizations nationwide. You can order this style as shown or customize the colors, text, emblem, size, and border to fit your own agency. There is no setup fee and no minimum-quantity barrier — request a quote to get started.
What is the minimum order for an embroidered patch like this?
There is a low minimum order, with quantity-break pricing that starts as low as 10 pieces. Smaller runs are welcome for new departments or specialty units, and per-piece pricing drops sharply at 100, 250, 500, and 1,000 units.
Can you change the colors, text, or size on this design?
Yes. This design is a starting point. Our artwork team can adjust the emblem, lettering, colors, shape, border, and dimensions to fit your department. Submit your changes with a quote request and you will receive a free proof before any production begins.
How much does an custom embroidered patch like this cost?
Estimated pricing ranges from about $17 each at 10 units down to roughly $2 each at 1,000 units. There is no setup fee and no mold fee. Final pricing adjusts based on the final design, size, and quantity, and is confirmed with a free quote.
How long does production take?
Custom embroidered embroidered patches take approximately 3 to 6 weeks for production and finishing after your proof is approved. Your design is confirmed before production begins, so there are no surprises.
Do I need credentials to order an embroidered patch with a real agency name on it?
Yes. embroidered patches bearing a real agency or department name are sold only to that agency or its authorized representatives. Law enforcement and public-safety buyers provide proof of occupation, valid credentials, or an authorized purchasing letter before production begins. Custom or fictional department designs, and designs where you change the name to your own, are welcome without that step.
