Grafton County Embroidered Patch for Sheriff with New Hampshire State Seal Frigate Ship and Laurel Wreath
Custom sheriff's department patch featuring the full-color New Hampshire state seal with historic frigate ship, green laurel wreath, and bold two-banner department lettering on chocolate brown twill
Low MOQ
Low Minimum Order
Artwork
Artwork Design Team
Location
United States
Factory
Direct
Description
This Grafton County Sheriff embroidered patch was designed for the Grafton County Sheriff’s Department in New Hampshire, featuring the full-color New Hampshire state seal with a detailed historic frigate ship and green laurel wreath — framed by a structured two-banner identification system and vertical county name lettering on a rich chocolate brown twill base.
Shape & Base: Wide guitar-pick shield shape with a broad upper field and rounded point at the bottom on heavy chocolate brown twill fabric with a bright gold yellow merrowed border edge. The warm brown base provides strong contrast for the gold banners, white seal field, and gold lettering throughout, creating a rich, layered composition with classic law enforcement character.
Top Section: A gold horizontal banner with brown border spans the full upper width of the patch, separated from the main field below by a clean wavy or straight gold dividing line. “NEW HAMPSHIRE” is embroidered in bold brown block lettering centered within the top gold banner — the state identification rendered in strong brown-on-gold contrast as the dominant upper text element. Directly below the dividing line, a second gold curved or straight banner carries “SHERIFF’S DEPT.” in bold brown block lettering — the department designation presented as a clean second-tier identifier beneath the state name, creating a structured two-tier top identification system unique to this patch design.
Center: A large circular New Hampshire state seal occupies the full center field, framed by a gold ring border. The seal interior features a white background with the official state emblem rendered in full color. A historic wooden frigate or warship is depicted at the center of the seal — the vessel rendered in deep blue and gold thread with multiple mast structures, rigging lines, hull planking rows along the waterline, and red pennant flags at the mast tops in bright red thread. The ship rides on a light blue water band at the seal’s lower interior. A gold rising sun element is visible at the upper background of the seal behind the ship’s masts, with radiating rays suggesting the state’s “Live Free or Die” independent spirit. A rich green laurel wreath with detailed individual leaf clusters frames the ship scene on both sides — two full wreath sprays curving upward from the seal base along each side with layered dark and medium green thread work. A small gold decorative element or seal badge detail appears at the very base of the wreath composition beneath the ship.
Bottom Section: “GRAFTON” is embroidered in bold gold block lettering vertically along the left side of the shield and “COUNTY” vertically along the right side — both oriented to read upward from the lower corners, flanking the circular state seal symmetrically and completing the full county identification across the lower portion of the patch face in a distinctive vertical side-lettering treatment.
Embroidery Quality: The chocolate brown base with gold banners, white state seal, full-color frigate ship, and green laurel wreath creates a richly layered composition with strong New Hampshire regional identity. The two-banner top section provides a clean, structured department and state identification system. The frigate ship achieves good nautical detail — mast structures, hull planking rows, rigging, and red pennants are all individually rendered with accuracy at medium scale. The laurel wreath shows individual leaf cluster definition through layered green thread work. The gold rising sun background adds a subtle warm accent behind the ship. The vertical side lettering for “GRAFTON” and “COUNTY” adds a distinctive typographic character to the overall shield composition. The gold merrowed border provides a clean, durable finish suited for active sheriff department uniform wear.
This design reflects the New Hampshire frigate seal detail and structured two-banner 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 | 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 Grafton 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.