Columbus Police Department Patch with Sailing Ship and Eagle Crest
Blue, red, and white embroidered Columbus Police Department shoulder patch featuring a sailing ship medallion ringed by COLUMBUS OHIO and POLICE, topped by a silver eagle, on a stars-and-stripes shield, for the Columbus Police Department in Columbus, Ohio.
Low MOQ
Low Minimum Order
Artwork
Artwork Design Team
Company
USA Since 1999
Factory
Direct
Description
This embroidered patch features the Columbus Police Department insignia, the shoulder patch of the department located in Columbus, Ohio. It is built as a pointed shield with a blue border, topped by a silver eagle, with a sailing ship medallion worked at the center.
Center: The dominant element is a circular medallion ringed in blue and gold, with COLUMBUS OHIO arched across the top on a blue banner and POLICE across the bottom on a gold banner. Inside the ring a sailing ship rides stylized blue waves, its billowing sails embroidered in light blue and white – one sail bearing a red cross and a small red-and-gold flag on the rigging – a nod to the explorer the city is named for.
Top Crest: A silver eagle perches at the crown of the shield with its wings fanned wide to each side and its head turned, giving the patch a heraldic, authoritative top.
Field: The shield is divided – a solid blue upper section carrying two white stars, one to each side, over a lower section of red-and-white vertical stripes – a stars-and-stripes treatment that frames the central medallion.
Shape & Base: The patch is a pointed shield – rounded shoulders tapering to a point at the base – edged with a blue border for a clean, uniform-ready outline. The flag-motif field and silver eagle set off the ship medallion at the center.
Embroidery Quality: Full-coverage stitching with high stitch density holds the fine detail of the ship and its sails, the eagle feathers, the curved ring lettering, the stars, and the striped field 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 other major-city designs, the Chicago Police Department patch, the Detroit Police Department patch, and the Boston Police Department patch.
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 Columbus Police Department patch?
The patch is a pointed shield with a blue border, topped by a silver eagle with spread wings. The field is blue with two white stars above red-and-white stripes. At the center is a circular medallion ringed by COLUMBUS OHIO on top and POLICE below, with a sailing ship inside. Owl Badges reproduces it as an embroidered shoulder patch.
What is the ship in the center of the Columbus Police patch?
It is a sailing ship - a Columbus-style caravel - shown riding blue waves with billowing sails, one bearing a red cross and a small red-and-gold flag on the rigging. It is a nod to the explorer Christopher Columbus, whom the city is named for, and it sits inside the central medallion as the focal point of the design.
Why is there an eagle and a flag design on the Columbus Police patch?
A silver eagle crowns the shield as a traditional symbol of authority, while the field uses a stars-and-stripes treatment - a blue section with two white stars over red-and-white stripes. Together they frame the ship medallion and give the patch its distinctive layered look. We reproduce each element in detailed stitching.
Can you build a custom shield patch with an eagle crest and a medallion like this?
Yes. A pointed shield with an eagle on top, a ringed central medallion, and a patriotic field is a strong, layered municipal-police layout, and we can adapt it for your own agency - your emblem or scene in the medallion and your department name in the ring. A free proof is provided before production so you can confirm every detail.
What size is the Columbus Police Department shoulder patch?
Shoulder patches like this are typically made in the 4 to 5 inch range so the ring lettering, the detailed ship, the eagle, and the striped field stay legible on a uniform sleeve. Because the ship and eagle carry fine detail, we confirm the proportions at your chosen size on the free proof so everything stays crisp.
Do I need credentials to order a patch with the Columbus Police Department name on it?
Yes. Patches bearing a real agency name such as the Columbus 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.
