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Frequently Asked Questions

What is shown on the Philadelphia Police Department patch?

The patch is a royal-blue police shield with a double gold border. PHILADELPHIA arches across the top with POLICE in large gold letters below it. Beneath the wordmark sits the Philadelphia city seal - two supporter figures around a central heraldic shield - flanked by gold laurel, with three banners reading HONOR, SERVICE, and INTEGRITY across the lower shield. Owl Badges reproduces it as an embroidered shoulder patch.

What do HONOR, SERVICE, and INTEGRITY mean on the Philadelphia Police patch?

They are the core values of the Philadelphia Police Department, embroidered on three gold banners around the city seal - HONOR and SERVICE to the sides and INTEGRITY on the center banner. On the patch they frame the seal and round out the lower half of the shield.

What is the seal in the center of the Philadelphia Police patch?

It is the seal of the City of Philadelphia. Two standing supporter figures flank a central heraldic shield carrying the city arms, with red drapery at the base, all set on a light ground inside a small circular medallion. On the patch it is embroidered in fine detail below the POLICE wordmark.

Can you build a custom shield patch in this blue-and-gold style for my own department?

Yes. A blue shield with a bold gold wordmark, a central seal, and value banners is a strong municipal-police layout, and we can adapt it for your own agency - your city name and POLICE wordmark, your seal in the center, and your own banner words. A free proof is provided before production so you can confirm every detail.

What size is the Philadelphia Police Department shoulder patch?

Shoulder patches like this are typically made in the 4 to 5 inch range so the wordmark, seal, and banner text stay legible on a uniform sleeve. Because this design packs fine seal and banner 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 Philadelphia Police Department name on it?

Yes. Patches bearing a real agency name such as the Philadelphia 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.