University of Michigan Police Patch with the 1817 University Seal
Navy shield-shaped embroidered University of Michigan Police patch with a gold border, gold lettering, and the University seal — a lamp of knowledge over a book with the ARTES SCIENTIA VERITAS motto and 1817 date — for the University of Michigan Police Department in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Low MOQ
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Artwork
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USA Since 1999
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Description
This embroidered patch features the University of Michigan Police insignia on a navy field cut to a heraldic shield shape, located at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with a gold merrow border framing the scalloped edges.
Center: The University of Michigan seal sits at the heart of the patch. A gold-rimmed circular seal reads THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN around the inner ring, with the ARTES SCIENTIA VERITAS motto, Latin for Arts, Science, Truth, on a central banner.
Seal Detail: Inside the ring, a blue shield shows a rising sun above a lamp of knowledge resting on an open book, with the founding year 1817 below and two small emblems flanking the date.
Top Section: POLICE arches large across the top of the shield in bold gold block lettering, the most prominent word on the patch.
Bottom Section: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN curves across the lower portion in gold block lettering that follows the shield edge.
Shape & Base: The patch takes a heraldic shield form with scalloped sides, worked in full-coverage navy twill with a gold merrow edge that frames the seal in strong contrast.
Embroidery Quality: Produced in full-coverage embroidery on polyester twill, it holds the fine detail of the seal ring, the lamp and book, the motto, and the lettering cleanly. Order it as shown for the University of Michigan Police, or customize the colors, lettering, border, and seal for your own campus agency.
Explore more campus and university police designs like the Michigan State University Police patch or the Yale University Police patch, or browse our wider gallery for more law-enforcement insignia inspiration.
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 University of Michigan Police patch?
It is a navy heraldic shield with a gold border. POLICE arches across the top and UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN curves across the bottom, both in gold. The center carries the University of Michigan seal with a lamp of knowledge, the ARTES SCIENTIA VERITAS motto, and the 1817 founding date.
What does ARTES SCIENTIA VERITAS mean?
ARTES SCIENTIA VERITAS is Latin for Arts, Science, Truth, the motto of the University of Michigan. It appears on a banner across the center of the seal, reproduced on the police patch in fine embroidery.
What does the date 1817 stand for?
1817 is the founding year of the University of Michigan, one of the oldest public universities in the country. It is embroidered below the lamp of knowledge inside the seal at the center of the patch.
Can you make a custom campus police shield patch like this for our department?
Yes. A heraldic shield with a central university seal and arched lettering is a flexible template. Our artwork team can swap the seal, university name, motto, colors, and border to match your campus 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 University of Michigan Police name on it?
Yes. Patches bearing a real agency name such as the University of Michigan Police are sold only to that agency or its authorized representatives. University police and campus-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.
