San Diego Police Department Patch with City Coat of Arms
Navy blue and gold embroidered San Diego Police Department shoulder patch featuring the City of San Diego coat of arms - a mission-bell arch crest, two blue supporter figures, and a central shield with a sailing ship and a red rose - with SAN DIEGO POLICE lettering above, for the San Diego Police Department in San Diego, California.
Low MOQ
Low Minimum Order
Artwork
Artwork Design Team
Company
USA Since 1999
Factory
Direct
Description
This embroidered patch features the San Diego Police Department insignia, the shoulder patch of the department located in San Diego, California. It is built as a pointed shield on a navy-blue twill ground, finished with a gold merrowed border, with the City of San Diego coat of arms worked at the center.
Center: The dominant element is an elaborate heraldic coat of arms. A gold architectural arch with a bell crowns the crest. Two blue-and-white supporter figures kneel to either side. Below them a gold-and-blue central shield carries a sailing ship on water above a red rose, and a flowing white-and-blue ribbon scroll runs across the base – the full city arms rendered in detailed stitching.
Top Section: SAN DIEGO POLICE arches across the top of the shield in gold block letters, reading clearly against the navy ground.
Supporters & Scroll: The two blue figures flank the central shield as heraldic supporters, while the scroll beneath ties the composition together at the base of the arms.
Shape & Base: The patch is a pointed shield – rounded shoulders tapering to a point at the base – on a navy-blue twill ground, edged with a gold merrowed border for a clean, uniform-ready outline. The navy field sets off the gold lettering and the colorful coat of arms at the center.
Embroidery Quality: Full-coverage stitching with high stitch density holds the fine detail of the arch and bell, the supporter figures, the ship and red rose on the central shield, the scrollwork, and the gold lettering with sharp, even edges and a durable surface that stands up to daily uniform wear and laundering.
This is one of a series of police department patches in the gallery. Compare it with other California and crest designs, the Los Angeles Police Department patch, the San Francisco Police Department patch, and the Columbus Police Department patch.
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 San Diego Police Department patch?
The patch is a navy-blue pointed shield with a gold border. SAN DIEGO POLICE arches across the top in gold. At the center is the City of San Diego coat of arms - a gold arch with a bell at the crest, two blue supporter figures to either side, and a central shield carrying a sailing ship above a red rose, with a scroll at the base. Owl Badges reproduces it as an embroidered shoulder patch.
What is the coat of arms in the center of the San Diego Police patch?
It is the City of San Diego arms. A gold architectural arch with a bell crowns the crest, two blue-and-white figures act as supporters to either side, and the central shield carries a sailing ship on water above a red rose. The scroll beneath finishes the composition. We reproduce the full arms as the focal point of the design in detailed stitching.
What do the ship and the rose mean on the San Diego Police patch?
The sailing ship on the central shield reflects San Diego maritime and harbor heritage, while the red rose below it is a traditional heraldic emblem carried on the city arms. Both sit on the gold-and-blue shield at the heart of the crest, and we stitch each in its own color detail.
Can you build a custom shield patch with a full coat of arms like this?
Yes. A pointed shield with an arched department name over a full heraldic coat of arms - a crest, supporter figures, a central shield, and a scroll - is one of the more elaborate police layouts, and we can adapt it for your own agency, reproducing your city arms or crest in the same detail. A free proof is provided before production so you can confirm every element.
What size is the San Diego Police Department shoulder patch?
Shoulder patches like this are typically made in the 4 to 5 inch range so the arched lettering and the detailed coat of arms - the arch, supporters, ship, and rose - stay legible on a uniform sleeve. Because the arms carry a lot of fine 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 San Diego Police Department name on it?
Yes. Patches bearing a real agency name such as the San Diego 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.
