Carter County Sheriff Embroidered Patch with Gold Five-Point Star and Department Text on Black Cap Shape
Custom sheriff's department patch featuring a gold five-point star, arched Carter County lettering, and Sheriff's Dept. text in a wide cap or forage shape on black twill
Low MOQ
Low Minimum Order
Artwork
Artwork Design Team
Location
United States
Factory
Direct
Description
This Carter County Sheriff embroidered patch was designed for the Carter County Sheriff’s Department in Montana, featuring a clean minimal design — a gold five-point star centered between arched county name text above and department designation below — rendered in a wide cap or forage-hat shape on deep black twill with bright gold throughout.
Shape & Base: Wide cap or forage shape — broader than tall with a flat bottom edge, angled lower sides that taper inward, and a broad rounded upper arc — on heavy black twill fabric with a bright gold yellow merrowed border edge. The cap shape is a classic and widely recognized law enforcement and military patch format, providing a wide arching upper field for county text and a generous center area for the star and lower department text. The angled lower sides give the patch a distinctive trapezoidal profile wider at top than bottom.
Top Section: “CARTER COUNTY” arches in bold gold embroidered block lettering across the full upper arc of the patch, curving to follow the cap shape’s rounded upper contour from edge to edge — the full county name filling the upper arc with strong gold-on-black contrast and consistent character weight. The lettering style features a slightly informal or rounded quality with individual letter characteristics suggesting a classic Western or frontier law enforcement typography treatment consistent with Montana’s heritage.
Center: A single five-point star in bright gold satin-stitch thread is centered in the middle field — sized moderately to occupy the center without extending to the patch edges, positioned as a clean, unadorned badge star element. The star features a faceted or geometric center treatment — contrasting thread direction variation within each of the five triangular point sections creates subtle dimensional depth across the gold star face, giving it a cut-metal badge quality. No additional design elements, seals, or text appear within or around the star — the star stands alone as the sole center element in a deliberately minimal composition.
Bottom Section: “SHERIFF’S DEPT.” is embroidered in bold gold block lettering centered along the lower field, following a slight arc or straight line across the lower portion of the cap shape — the department designation completing the three-element vertical composition of county name, star, and department title with consistent gold thread weight and strong contrast against the black base.
Embroidery Quality: The black base with all-gold arched county lettering, centered five-point star, and lower department text creates a clean, high-contrast minimal composition that achieves strong visual clarity through restraint. The arched “CARTER COUNTY” lettering fills the upper arc with good density and legibility in the rounded character style. The five-point star’s faceted satin-stitch achieves good dimensional quality through directional variation across the point sections. “SHERIFF’S DEPT.” is cleanly rendered with consistent thread coverage in the lower field. The gold merrowed border precisely follows the cap shape’s angled sides and rounded upper arc for a clean, durable finish suited for active sheriff department uniform wear.
This design reflects the minimal star-and-text cap format and classic gold-on-black composition 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 | 2.25" 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 Carter County Sheriff 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.