San Francisco Police Department Patch with Phoenix Rising from Flames
Blue and gold embroidered San Francisco Police Department shoulder patch featuring a phoenix rising from flames at the center above the ORO EN PAZ FIERRO EN GUERRA motto banner, with SAN FRANCISCO POLICE lettering above, for the San Francisco Police Department in San Francisco, California.
Low MOQ
Low Minimum Order
Artwork
Artwork Design Team
Company
USA Since 1999
Factory
Direct
Description
This embroidered patch features the San Francisco Police Department insignia, the shoulder patch of the department located in San Francisco, California. It is built on a royal-blue twill shield finished with a double border – black on the outside and gold within – with a phoenix rising from flames worked at the center.
Center: The dominant element is a phoenix shown with wings spread wide, rising from a burst of red and gold flames – the mythic bird reborn from fire, a symbol of San Francisco rising from the ashes of the 1906 fire. The body and wings are embroidered in shaded brown, with the flames in red and gold beneath, making it the focal point of the shield.
Top Section: SAN FRANCISCO arches across the top of the shield in gold block letters, with POLICE on a second line directly below, both reading clearly against the blue field.
Motto Banner: A gold scroll near the base carries the city motto ORO EN PAZ, FIERRO EN GUERRA – Spanish for “Gold in Peace, Iron in War” – lettered across the ribbon below the phoenix.
Shape & Base: The patch is a pointed shield – rounded shoulders tapering to a point at the base – on a royal-blue twill ground, edged with a black outer border and a gold inner border for a clean, uniform-ready outline. The blue field and double border frame the brown phoenix and gold lettering.
Embroidery Quality: Full-coverage stitching with high stitch density holds the fine detail of the phoenix feathers and outstretched wings, the red-and-gold flames, the curved motto banner, 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 major-city designs, the Los Angeles Police Department patch, the Phoenix Police Department patch, and the Las Vegas Metropolitan 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 Francisco Police Department patch?
The patch is a royal-blue pointed shield with a black-and-gold double border. SAN FRANCISCO arches across the top in gold with POLICE on the line below. At the center is a phoenix rising from red-and-gold flames, and a gold banner near the base carries the city motto ORO EN PAZ, FIERRO EN GUERRA. Owl Badges reproduces it as an embroidered shoulder patch.
What is the bird rising from flames on the San Francisco Police patch?
It is a phoenix, the mythic bird reborn from fire. It symbolizes San Francisco rising from the ashes of the 1906 fire and earthquake, and it appears on the city seal. On the patch it is embroidered with wings spread wide above a burst of red and gold flames as the centerpiece of the shield.
What does "Oro en Paz, Fierro en Guerra" mean on the patch?
It is the official motto of San Francisco, Spanish for "Gold in Peace, Iron in War." On the patch the phrase is lettered across a gold banner near the base of the shield, below the phoenix. We reproduce the motto exactly as it appears.
Can you build a custom shield patch with a crest and motto banner like this?
Yes. A pointed shield with an arched city name, a central crest or emblem, and a motto ribbon at the base is a classic municipal-police layout, and we can adapt it for your own agency - your emblem in the center and your motto on the banner. A free proof is provided before production so you can confirm every detail.
What size is the San Francisco Police Department shoulder patch?
Shoulder patches like this are typically made in the 4 to 5 inch range so the arched lettering, the detailed phoenix, and the motto banner stay legible on a uniform sleeve. Because the phoenix and flames carry fine shading, 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 Francisco Police Department name on it?
Yes. Patches bearing a real agency name such as the San Francisco 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.
