MTA Police Patch with the New York State Coat of Arms
Blue shield-shaped embroidered MTA Police patch with a gold border, white POLICE lettering, and a gold laurel wreath around the New York State coat of arms with its EXCELSIOR motto, for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police in New York State.
Low MOQ
Low Minimum Order
Artwork
Artwork Design Team
Company
USA Since 1999
Factory
Direct
Description
This embroidered patch features the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police insignia on a blue field cut to a pointed shield shape, with a gold merrow border framing the design.
Center: The New York State coat of arms sits at the heart of the patch, ringed by a gold laurel wreath. Two figures, Liberty and Justice, flank a central shield showing a Hudson River scene with mountains, a rising sun, and ships.
Seal Detail: An eagle on a globe crowns the shield, and a banner below reads EXCELSIOR, the New York State motto meaning Ever Upward. The full seal is reproduced in fine color embroidery.
Wreath Text: METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION arches around the top of the wreath and AUTHORITY around the bottom, both in gold lettering that follows the laurel ring.
Top Section: POLICE arches large across the top of the shield in bold white block lettering, the most prominent word on the patch.
Bottom Section: NEW YORK STATE curves across the lower portion in white, naming the jurisdiction the agency serves.
Shape & Base: The pointed shield is worked in full-coverage blue twill, with a bright gold merrow edge that frames the wreath and state seal in strong contrast.
Embroidery Quality: Produced in full-coverage embroidery on polyester twill, it holds the fine detail of the seal figures, the wreath, the motto banner, and the lettering cleanly. Order it as shown for the MTA 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 MTA Police patch?
It is a blue pointed shield with a gold border. POLICE arches across the top and NEW YORK STATE curves across the bottom, both in white. The center carries the New York State coat of arms inside a gold laurel wreath, with METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY around the ring.
What is the seal in the middle?
It is the New York State coat of arms. Two figures, Liberty and Justice, flank a shield showing a Hudson River scene with a rising sun, and a banner below reads EXCELSIOR, the state motto. The MTA Police use it because they are a New York State agency.
What does EXCELSIOR mean?
EXCELSIOR is the motto of New York State, Latin for Ever Upward. It appears on the banner beneath the shield in the state coat of arms at the center of the patch.
Can you make a custom transit or public safety patch like this for our agency?
Yes. A shield with a state seal, a laurel wreath, and arched lettering is a flexible template. Our artwork team can swap the seal, agency name, colors, and border to match your department, with a free proof before production.
How much does a patch like this cost, and what is the minimum order?
Estimated pricing runs from about $17 each at 10 units down to roughly $2 each at 1,000 units, with no setup or mold fee. The minimum order starts as low as 10 pieces, so smaller runs for a specialty unit are welcome.
Do I need credentials to order a patch with the MTA Police name on it?
Yes. Patches bearing a real agency name such as the MTA Police are sold only to that agency or its authorized representatives. Public-safety buyers provide proof of occupation, valid credentials, or an authorized purchasing letter before production begins. Custom or renamed designs are welcome without that step.
