Chicago Police Department Patch with City Seal and Octagonal Blue Border
Blue and white embroidered Chicago Police Department shoulder patch featuring the City of Chicago seal in a gold ring, set on an eight-sided field with arched CHICAGO and POLICE lettering and a blue merrowed border, for the Chicago Police Department in Chicago, Illinois.
Low MOQ
Low Minimum Order
Artwork
Artwork Design Team
Company
USA Since 1999
Factory
Direct
Description
This embroidered patch features the Chicago Police Department insignia, the shoulder patch of the department located in Chicago, Illinois. It is built on a white twill field cut to an eight-sided octagonal shape and finished with a blue merrowed border, with the City of Chicago seal worked in detail at the center.
Center: The dominant element is the Seal of the City of Chicago, a circular medallion ringed in gold. Inside, against a light-blue sky and water scene, are the emblems of the city arms: a tall ship under full sail on the left, an infant resting in a shell near the top, a red, white, and blue shield bearing a gold sheaf at the center, and a standing Native American figure in a feathered headdress and yellow dress on the right. A red ribbon banner across the lower edge of the seal carries the city motto, I WILL.
Top and Bottom Lettering: CHICAGO arches across the top of the patch and POLICE curves across the bottom, both embroidered in bold blue block letters on the white field, framing the seal between them.
Shape & Base: Unlike a standard shield, this patch is a distinct eight-sided octagon – a clean geometric outline on a white twill ground – edged with a blue merrowed border that traces all eight sides for a crisp, uniform-ready edge.
Color & Contrast: Bold blue lettering and border against a white field keep the design highly legible, while the central seal carries the warmer gold, red, and yellow tones of the city arms, so the medallion reads as the focal point.
Embroidery Quality: Full-coverage stitching with high stitch density holds the fine detail of the seal, the arched lettering, and the octagonal border with sharp, even edges and a durable surface that stands up to daily uniform wear and laundering.
This is one of a series of police department patches in the gallery. Compare it with the navy-shield New York City Police Department patch, the Albany County, New York state-seal sheriff patch, or a major-city rank design, the LAPD Police Officer III rank insignia.
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" - 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
What is shown on the Chicago Police Department patch?
The patch is an eight-sided octagon with a blue border on a white field. CHICAGO arches across the top and POLICE across the bottom in blue letters, framing the City of Chicago seal in the center - a gold-ringed medallion with a tall ship, an infant in a shell, a sheaf shield, and a Native American figure, with the motto I WILL on a red banner. Owl Badges reproduces it as an embroidered shoulder patch.
What does the seal in the center of the Chicago Police patch mean?
It is the Seal of the City of Chicago. The ship and the infant in a shell refer to the city early settlement and commerce, the sheaf on the shield stands for prosperity, the Native American figure represents the area first inhabitants, and the red banner carries the city motto, I WILL. On the patch these are embroidered inside a gold ring on a light-blue ground.
Why is the Chicago Police patch shaped like an octagon instead of a shield?
The eight-sided octagon is the distinctive outline of the Chicago Police shoulder patch, which sets it apart from the shield shapes used by many other departments. We can reproduce the octagon exactly, or build a custom patch for your own agency in a shield, circle, octagon, or other shape - whatever matches your design.
Can you change the colors, lettering, or seal on this design for my own department?
Yes. The blue-on-white with a central city seal is a strong municipal-police layout, and we can adapt it for your own agency - your department name in the arched text, your city or state seal in the center, and your choice of colors and border. A free proof is provided before production so you can confirm every detail.
What size is the Chicago Police Department shoulder patch?
Shoulder patches like this are typically made in the 4 to 5 inch range so the seal and lettering stay legible on a uniform sleeve. Because this design packs fine seal detail, we confirm the proportions at your chosen size on the free proof so the medallion and text stay crisp.
Do I need credentials to order a patch with the Chicago Police Department name on it?
Yes. Patches bearing a real agency name such as the Chicago Police Department 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 patches renamed to your own department, are welcome without that step.
