Belknap County Embroidered Patch Sheriff with Gold Five-Point Star New Hampshire State Seal and Frigate Ship
Custom sheriff department patch featuring a gold five-point star with New Hampshire state seal inset, frigate ship and laurel wreath, and bold department lettering on tan gold twill
Low MOQ
Low Minimum Order
Artwork
Artwork Design Team
Location
United States
Factory
Direct
Description
This Belknap County Sheriff embroidered patch was designed for the Belknap County Sheriff’s Department in New Hampshire, featuring a gold five-point star with the full-color New Hampshire state seal inset — a historic frigate ship with laurel wreath rendered at center — in a clean tone-on-tone gold and tan composition that gives this patch a warm, understated law enforcement character.
Shape & Base: Wide guitar-pick shield shape with a broad upper field and rounded point at the bottom on warm tan or khaki-gold twill fabric with a bright gold yellow merrowed border edge. The tan-gold base creates a warm, cohesive tone-on-tone palette where the star, lettering, and border all share similar gold and tan tones — producing a subtle, refined composition distinct from high-contrast black-and-gold or navy-and-gold sheriff patch designs.
Top Section: A horizontal gold dividing line spans the full width of the patch separating the upper text band from the star field below. “SHERIFF DEPT.” is embroidered in bold gold block lettering centered in the upper band above the dividing line — the department title rendered in bright gold against the tan twill with clean contrast and even character spacing. The dividing line creates a clean structural separation between the identification text above and the star composition below.
Center: A large five-point star in silver-gray and tan satin-stitch thread fills the center field, with each point extending outward toward the shield edges. The star is rendered in a tone that sits slightly lighter or cooler than the tan base, creating a subtle but defined star presence through value contrast rather than color contrast — a sophisticated tone-on-tone treatment. At the star’s center sits a circular New Hampshire state seal inset with “STATE OF” arched across the upper interior and “NEW HAMPSHIRE” curved along the lower arc in small dark lettering within the seal ring. The seal interior features the full-color official New Hampshire state emblem — a historic wooden frigate or warship rendered in blue, gold, and brown thread with mast structures, hull planking, and red pennant flag details at the mast tops. A green laurel wreath with individual leaf clusters frames the ship scene on both sides, curving upward along each side of the circular seal interior in rich green thread — accurately depicting the official New Hampshire state seal composition with good color fidelity at compact scale.
Bottom Section: “BELKNAP” is embroidered in bold gold block lettering along the lower left field and “COUNTY” along the lower right field — both rendered in gold against the tan base with strong contrast, flanking the star’s lower point symmetrically and completing the full county identification across the lower portion of the patch face.
Embroidery Quality: The warm tan-gold base with silver-gray star, full-color New Hampshire state seal, and gold lettering creates a refined, warmly cohesive composition with subtle tonal depth. The five-point star’s tone-on-tone treatment achieves good dimensional quality through satin-stitch direction variation within the similar tan-gray range. The New Hampshire state seal achieves good frigate ship and laurel wreath detail at compact scale — mast structures, hull planking, red pennants, and green wreath leaves are all individually rendered. The seal ring text is legible at small scale. Gold lettering is consistent across both the top department text and lower county identification positions. The gold merrowed border ties the warm palette together cohesively for a clean, durable finish suited for active sheriff department uniform wear.
This design reflects the tone-on-tone gold composition and New Hampshire frigate seal detail Owl Badges delivers for custom sheriff department embroidered patches for county agencies 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 | 3.55" x 4.5" |
| 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 Belknap County 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.