LAPD Detective III Rank Insignia Patch with Three Chevrons and a Diamond in a Rocker
Black embroidered LAPD Detective III rank insignia patch featuring three downward-pointing silver chevrons above an open silver diamond enclosed in a curved rocker, a sew-on uniform detective insignia for the Los Angeles Police Department.
Low MOQ
Low Minimum Order
Artwork
Artwork Design Team
Company
USA Since 1999
Factory
Direct
Description
This embroidered patch is the Los Angeles Police Department Detective III rank insignia, a sew-on uniform mark that identifies the senior Detective III grade. It is worked on a black twill field with a black merrowed border, carrying three downward-pointing silver chevrons above an open silver diamond that is enclosed within a curved rocker.
The Diamond and Rocker: Below the three chevrons sits the open silver diamond – an outlined lozenge with the black field showing through its center – cradled inside a sweeping silver arc, or rocker, that curves beneath it. This diamond-within-a-rocker is the focal element of the insignia and the single feature that separates Detective III from the plain-diamond Detective II. The arc frames the diamond and reads as one larger, more elaborate mark at the base of the patch.
Insignia: Three nested chevrons point downward toward the base, stitched in silver-grey with a fine white outline. The diamond continues to mark the detective series, while the enclosing rocker raises the insignia to the senior Detective III grade, one step above the bare-diamond Detective II.
Color & Contrast: Silver thread on solid black twill, with thin white keylines around the three chevrons, the diamond, and the rocker, keeps every element legible at uniform-sleeve distance, and the open center of the diamond stays crisp against the black ground.
Shape & Base: To carry three chevrons and the rocker-framed diamond, the patch is built on a broader shield-style outline – a point at the top widening through the body – on a black twill ground finished with a black merrowed border that blends into the field for a clean, uniform-ready edge.
Embroidery Quality: Full-coverage stitching with high stitch density gives the three chevrons, the diamond, and the curved rocker sharp, even edges and a durable surface that holds up to daily uniform wear and laundering.
This insignia is one of a set of Los Angeles Police Department rank patches. Compare it directly with the bare-diamond LAPD Detective II rank insignia and the two-chevron Detective I insignia, or view the full police rank insignia comparison.
Specifications
| Product Type | Embroidered Patch |
| Style | Rank Insignia Chevron |
| Material | Polyester Twill Fabric with Poly/Rayon Threads |
| Stitch | Full Coverage Detail 100% Stitch Threading Embroidery |
| Size | 2" - 4" |
| 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 does the LAPD Detective III rank insignia signify?
The three chevrons above a diamond enclosed in a curved rocker identify the senior Detective III grade in the Los Angeles Police Department. The diamond marks the detective series and the rocker around it raises the insignia to Detective III, the top of the detective grades. Owl Badges reproduces it as an embroidered sew-on patch.
What is the difference between the Detective III and Detective II insignia?
Both carry three chevrons and the detective diamond, but on Detective III the diamond is enclosed within a curved rocker - a sweeping silver arc beneath it - while Detective II shows the diamond on its own. That added rocker is the single feature that raises the grade from Detective II to Detective III.
What is the rocker around the diamond on the Detective III patch?
The rocker is the curved silver arc that frames the open diamond at the base of the insignia. It is embroidered in the same silver as the chevrons and the diamond, and together the diamond-in-a-rocker forms the larger, more elaborate mark that distinguishes the senior Detective III grade.
Can you embroider the chevrons, diamond, and rocker as a matched pair for both sleeves?
Yes. The Detective III insignia is worn on both sleeves and is commonly ordered in pairs. There is no setup fee and low minimum-quantity pricing, so ordering matched sets for a detective or a unit is straightforward - request a quote with your quantity.
Can you change the colors or adjust the diamond and rocker?
Yes. The silver-on-black with an open-center diamond and silver rocker shown here is standard, but the chevrons, the diamond, the rocker, and the twill field can each be recolored, and the diamond can be left open or filled solid. A free proof is provided before production so you can confirm the look.
Do I need credentials to order an LAPD Detective III rank insignia?
Yes. Insignia tied to a real department such as the Los Angeles 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. Generic or fictional rank designs, and insignia for your own department, are welcome without that step.
