MBTA Transit Police Patch with the Massachusetts State Seal
Blue shield-shaped embroidered MBTA Transit Police patch with a gold border and gold lettering, featuring the Massachusetts state seal with its central figure and Latin motto, for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Transit Police in Boston.
Low MOQ
Low Minimum Order
Artwork
Artwork Design Team
Company
USA Since 1999
Factory
Direct
Description
This embroidered patch features the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Transit Police insignia on a blue field cut to a pointed shield shape, with a gold merrow border framing the design.
Center: The Massachusetts state seal sits at the heart of the patch inside a gold ring on a white field. The central shield shows an Algonquian figure holding a bow and arrow, with a single gold star at the upper left.
Seal Detail: A banner below the shield carries the state motto, ENSE PETIT PLACIDAM SUB LIBERTATE QUIETEM, and an arm holding a sword forms the crest above the shield.
Ring Text: The gold ring reads MASSACHUSETTS BAY around the top and TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY around the bottom, naming the agency around the state seal.
Top Section: TRANSIT POLICE is set large across the top of the shield in bold gold block lettering, the most prominent text on the patch.
Shape & Base: The pointed shield is worked in full-coverage blue twill, with a bright gold merrow edge that frames the central seal in strong contrast.
Embroidery Quality: Produced in full-coverage embroidery on polyester twill, it holds the fine detail of the seal figure, the motto banner, the ring text, and the lettering cleanly. Order it as shown for the MBTA Transit Police, or customize the colors, lettering, border, and seal for your own agency.
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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 MBTA Transit Police patch?
It is a blue pointed shield with a gold border. TRANSIT POLICE is set large across the top in gold. The center carries the Massachusetts state seal, ringed by MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY in gold lettering.
What does MBTA stand for?
MBTA is the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, the agency that runs the subway, bus, and commuter rail system in Greater Boston. The MBTA Transit Police are its dedicated law-enforcement unit.
What is the seal in the middle?
It is the Massachusetts state seal. It shows an Algonquian figure with a bow and arrow, a gold star, and the state motto on a banner. The MBTA Transit Police use it as a Massachusetts transit agency.
What does the Latin motto mean?
The motto is ENSE PETIT PLACIDAM SUB LIBERTATE QUIETEM, which means By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty. It appears on the banner in the Massachusetts state seal.
Can you make a custom transit or public safety patch like this for our agency?
Yes. A shield with a state seal and arched lettering is a flexible template. We can swap the seal, agency name, colors, and border to fit your department, with a free proof before production.
Do I need credentials to order a patch with the MBTA Transit Police name on it?
Yes. Patches with a real agency name such as the MBTA Transit Police are sold only to that agency or its authorized representatives. Public-safety buyers provide proof of occupation or an authorized purchasing letter first. Custom or renamed designs are welcome without that step.
