Custom Sergeant Patches, Order Stripes Online
Three chevrons are the first thing officers look for when a supervisor arrives on scene, so every sergeant's stripes have to match from sleeve to sleeve. Owl Badges stitches sergeant stripes in your department's thread colors, from the plain three-chevron patch to staff, master and first sergeant grades with rockers, diamonds and stars. Choose sew-on for shirts and jackets or hook-and-loop for vests. Sergeant patches cost $20 each at the 10-piece minimum and $3 each in volume, with no setup or digitizing fees, so the next promotion list can be ordered today.
- ✓ Free proof before production
- ✓ Purchase orders accepted
- ✓ Ships nationwide
- ✓ Rush production in 7–10 days
- ✓ Send your deadline and we plan the order around it
- ✓ Quote requests answered 24/7
Pick the sergeant grade you are ordering
Two grades have ready-made products. The rest are built in the designer or quoted from the chevron your sergeants wear now.
SergeantThree chevronsOrder the three-chevron patch →
Sergeant IIThree chevrons and one rockerOrder the Sergeant II chevron →
Staff or Senior SergeantOne rocker, titled your wayDesign staff sergeant stripes →
Master SergeantThree chevrons, two rockersBuild master sergeant chevrons →First SergeantTwo rockers and a center diamondCustomize first sergeant chevrons →
Sergeant MajorThree rockers and a center starQuote sergeant major chevrons →
Unit SergeantRocker lettered K9 or a unit nameAdd text to the rocker →
Tactical SergeantSubdued chevrons for vestsDesign a subdued vest set →Sergeant chevrons made for real police departments
These production photos show sergeant chevrons stitched for named agencies, labeled with the department and grade. Ordering for one of them, or want your own sergeant stripes reproduced? Send a photo of the current chevron and we match it on the proof.
Chicago Police Department sergeant chevrons
Three Chicago sergeant designs: light blue, navy, and grey with black. Each color is its own design, so a department can order the shirt color it needs and see the others proved side by side.
New York State Police sergeant grades
Sergeant, first sergeant and chief technical sergeant chevrons in grey and black. Three grades in one color scheme show how rockers and devices step the insignia up without changing the thread.
New York City Police Department (NYPD)
A three-color sergeant chevron in silver, blue and black. Order spares in the same run as a promotion class.
Houston Police Department
A Houston sergeant chevron. With the artwork on file, each new sergeant class reorders the same design.
Philadelphia Police Department
A Philadelphia sergeant chevron in the same colors as the corporal grade, so a promotion keeps every sleeve consistent.
Dallas Police Department
A Dallas sergeant chevron, ready to reorder from the stored artwork whenever a new list is posted.
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
A sergeant chevron for Las Vegas Metro. The same design can be ordered with hook-and-loop backing for vest carriers.
Detroit Police Department
A Detroit sergeant chevron. Ten patches, the minimum, cover five sergeants with both sleeves of one shirt.
Suffolk County Police Department
A Suffolk County sergeant chevron. Attach your current chevron to a quote request to have it reproduced the same way.
Your department next
Upload a photo of the sergeant chevron your officers wear now. We match the shape, colors and border on a free proof.
Department names identify the agency each chevron was made for. Owl Badges is not affiliated with or endorsed by these departments.
Ordering sergeant stripes takes three steps
Choose the grade, set the colors and backing in the browser, then order or ask for department pricing. No artwork or setup fees at any step.
Discover sergeant stripe styles
Start with the grade: plain three-chevron stripes, one rocker for staff or senior sergeants, two for master sergeants, and a diamond or star for first sergeants and sergeant majors. Every style is satin-stitched thread on twill, finished with a merrowed or hot-cut edge.
| Grade | Staff sergeant |
|---|---|
| Thread | Silver on black |
| Backing | Sew-on |
Customize your sergeant patch in real time
Open the Owl Badges TruePatch Designer™, the in-browser patch builder, to pick thread colors, add rocker lettering and choose a backing. The preview redraws with every change, revisions cost nothing, and no account is needed to start.
Order instantly or request a quote
Order the finished sergeant patch from the designer, or send the design with your sergeant headcount for a department quote. A free proof arrives before production begins.
What You Get With Every Sergeant Patch
Six things included on every sergeant stripe order.
Grades that match each other
Sergeant, staff, master and first sergeant chevrons in the same thread, so a promotion never changes the color on a sleeve.
Rockers, devices and lettering
Add one to three rockers, a diamond or a star, or lettering such as K9 or a unit name.
Shirt and vest sets
Sew-on stripes for shirts and jackets plus hook-and-loop chevrons for vests, from one design.
Free proof before stitching
You approve the size, colors and backing on a proof before production starts.
US-based since 1999
Badges and patches for more than 5,000 organizations from our California shop.
A specialist on the phone
Call a patch specialist Monday to Friday with questions about a sergeant design.
Design your sergeant stripes in the TruePatch Designer
Lay out chevrons, rockers and devices with a live preview. Start without an account, revise as often as you like and pay no design fee.
Ordering sergeant patches for a whole promotion class? Request a quote.
Send the number of sergeants and the uniforms each one wears. We reply with department pricing and a free proof, and purchase orders are welcome.
How to design a sergeant patch
Settle these three details in order and the proof comes back ready to approve.
Set the grade: chevrons, rockers and devices
Every sergeant patch starts with three chevrons. Add one rocker below for staff or senior sergeant, two for master sergeant, and a center diamond or star where your department uses first sergeant or sergeant major. If your titles differ, tell us the title and send a photo; the proof follows your structure, not a generic chart.
Choose the thread, twill and edge
Pick the thread for the chevrons and the twill color behind them. Gold on black and silver on black suit dark uniforms, white on navy reads clearly on light blue shirts, and black on coyote or olive is the subdued pairing for vests. A merrowed edge gives a rolled border; a hot-cut edge follows the chevron points more tightly.
Pick a backing for each uniform, then approve
Sew-on is the standard for shirts and jackets. Hook-and-loop, which adds $2 per patch, suits vests and plate carriers. Iron-on is for academy or short-term uniforms. Approve the free proof and production finishes 3 to 4 weeks later.
Shop Custom Sergeant Chevrons
Two ready sergeant products and six sergeant stripe formats to customize, from $3 per patch in bulk.
Custom Sergeant Patch Pricing
Sergeant patches follow one per-patch ladder: $20.00 each at the 10-piece minimum, stepping down to $3.00 each from 250 pieces, with no setup or digitizing fees.
Hook-and-loop backing adds $2.00 per patch. Quantities of 500 or more are quoted individually. Pricing reviewed October 2026.
How many sergeant chevrons should we order?
Sergeants wear stripes on both sleeves of every shirt and jacket, so count two per garment, then add spares for mid-year promotions.
| Order | Tier | What it costs |
|---|---|---|
| 8 new sergeants, one shirt each | 20–29 patches | 16 patches would cost $320 at $20.00. Ordering 20 drops the price to $14.00 and the total to $280, with four spares. |
| Sergeant class of 15, two shirts each | 50–74 patches | 60 patches at $6.50 = $390. |
| 20 sergeants, one shirt and one jacket each | 75–99 patches | 80 patches at $6.00 = $480. |
| 60 sergeants, class A, class B and jacket | 250–499 patches | 360 patches at $3.00 = $1,080. |
Sergeant Patches at a Glance
| Construction | Embroidered sergeant chevrons, satin-stitched thread on twill |
|---|---|
| Grades | Sergeant, Sergeant II, staff, master, first sergeant, sergeant major |
| Colors | Gold, silver, white or black thread; subdued coyote or olive |
| Backing | Sew-on, iron-on, hook-and-loop (+$2) |
| Price range | $3–$20 per patch by volume |
| Minimum order | 10 pieces per design |
| Production time | 3–4 weeks after proof approval; rush in 7–10 days |
| Setup / digitizing fees | None |
| Border | Merrowed or hot-cut |
| Rocker lettering | Embroidered text down to about 4mm |
| Producer | US-based, since 1999 |
What we recommend for sergeant stripes
Order sew-on stripes in your dress colors for every shirt and jacket, plus a subdued hook-and-loop chevron for each vest. Count two per garment and two spares per sergeant. Keep staff and master sergeant grades in the same thread as the base chevron so a promotion only adds rockers.
How much do custom sergeant stripes cost?
Custom sergeant stripes cost $20.00 per patch at the 10-piece minimum and $3.00 per patch from 250 pieces. The free proof comes first; production takes 3 to 4 weeks after approval. Type a quantity below to price your order.
10 patches at $20.00 per patch · 10-piece minimum per design
The per-patch price covers embroidery, border, thread colors with metallic included, rocker lettering and the free proof. Add $2.00 per patch for hook-and-loop backing; 500 pieces and up are quoted.
Sergeant patch price ladder
| Quantity | Price per patch | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 10–19 patches | $20.00 | 10 = $200.00 |
| 20–29 patches | $14.00 | 20 = $280.00 |
| 30–49 patches | $11.00 | 30 = $330.00 |
| 50–74 patches | $6.50 | 50 = $325.00 |
| 75–99 patches | $6.00 | 75 = $450.00 |
| 100–249 patches | $5.50 | 100 = $550.00 |
| 250–499 patches | $3.00 | 250 = $750.00 |
| 500 and up | Quoted individually | Request a written quote |
Does ordering a few more sergeant patches lower the total?
Forty-five sergeant patches cost $495, while fifty cost $325. Ninety-five cost $570, while one hundred cost $550. When a promotion list lands just under a tier break, round up: the extra chevrons cover the next mid-year promotion or a torn sleeve at no added cost. For 500 or more, ask for a written quote.
Looking past rank insignia? See patch styles beyond rank insignia, or price several grades with a calculator for mixed sergeant orders.
What do the different sergeant insignia mean?
Three chevrons mean sergeant; rockers, diamonds and stars mark the senior sergeant grades. Titles change from one department to the next, so the table pairs each insignia with the titles departments commonly give it.
| Insignia | Common titles | How departments use it |
|---|---|---|
| Three chevrons | Sergeant, patrol sergeant, desk sergeant | First-line supervisor of a shift or squad |
| Three chevrons, one rocker | Staff sergeant, senior sergeant, Sergeant II | An experienced sergeant or a second sergeant step |
| Three chevrons, two rockers | Master sergeant, Sergeant III | A senior sergeant step, often tied to years in grade |
| Two rockers and a center diamond | First sergeant | The senior sergeant of a troop, district or division |
| Three rockers and a center star | Sergeant major, command sergeant | The most senior sergeant post, where a department has one |
| Three chevrons, lettered rocker | K9 sergeant, detective sergeant, unit sergeant | A sergeant assigned to a specialty unit |
| Subdued three chevrons | Any sergeant grade on tactical gear | Vest and carrier rank in black on coyote or olive |
Not sure which titles your department pairs with which insignia? Send your rank list with the quote request and the proof follows it.
Who orders sergeant patches, and when?
Any agency with first-line supervisors orders sergeant stripes, and most order them the day a promotion list is posted. The table shows the usual colors, backing and ordering moment for eight kinds of sergeant.
| Sergeant | Insignia | Typical colors | Backing | Ordered when |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrol sergeant | Three chevrons | Gold or silver on navy or black | Sew-on | A sergeant promotion list is posted |
| Sheriff's sergeant | Three chevrons | Matched to the department uniform | Sew-on and hook-and-loop | Deputies promote to sergeant in patrol or the jail |
| Corrections sergeant | Three chevrons | Silver or white on black or grey | Sew-on | Housing units get new shift supervisors |
| Detective sergeant | Three chevrons, often a lettered rocker | Gold on navy | Sew-on | An investigations unit adds a supervisor |
| Campus police sergeant | Three chevrons | Matched to campus uniforms | Sew-on | A campus department promotes or adds a shift |
| Security sergeant | Three chevrons | White or gold on black | Sew-on or iron-on | A security contract adds site supervisors |
| Reserve sergeant | Three chevrons | Same as the full-time grade | Sew-on | Reserve units promote volunteers to supervise |
| Cadet sergeant | Three chevrons | School or academy colors | Iron-on or sew-on | A cadet or academy program sets its ranks |
Mixing several sergeant grades in one order? Each design carries its own 10-piece minimum, and all of them price on the same ladder.
Sergeant stripe colors: gold, silver, white and subdued
Match the chevron to the shirt: bright thread for dress and patrol uniforms, subdued thread for vests.
Need maroon, brown or another thread? Attach a photo to your quote request and we match it on the proof.
Customize sergeant chevrons with rockers, devices and text
One, two or three rockers
Curved rockers under the chevrons mark staff, master and senior sergeant grades.
Diamonds and stars
A center diamond for first sergeant or a star for sergeant major, stitched in the chevron thread.
Lettered rockers
K9, SWAT, a unit name or a division stitched on the rocker.
Merrowed or hot-cut edge
Merrowed for a rolled border on shirts; hot-cut for crisp chevron points.
Metallic thread
Metallic gold or silver for honor guard and ceremony uniforms.
Small lettering
Rocker text stays legible to about 4mm tall. For finer type, ask about a woven version on your quote.
Order a complete sergeant promotion set
A new sergeant usually needs stripes on more than one garment: two class A sleeves, two class B sleeves, a jacket and a vest. Order the sew-on chevrons and the subdued hook-and-loop vest chevron together, from the same artwork, so the proportions match on the day of the ceremony. Each design has its own 10-piece minimum.
How do we reorder or replace sergeant stripes?
Reordered sergeant stripes match the first batch because the artwork and thread colors stay on file for free. Send the grade and quantity; the 10-piece minimum applies.
Reorder sergeant chevrons after a promotion list
Order every garment the new sergeant wears at once, so nothing waits on a second run.
Replace worn sergeant chevrons
Car doors and duty gear wear the thread at the shoulder. Replace faded stripes in batches of 10 so the squad matches.
Replacement sergeant stripes after a uniform change
A new shirt color may need new thread. Send the fabric color and we prove the stripes against it.
Lateral sergeants and returning supervisors
A sergeant hired laterally needs your stripes, not the old agency's. Keep spares in the supply room.
Sergeant Stripe Design Gallery
Ten sergeant designs to start from, each customizable in the TruePatch Designer from $20 each at 10 pieces to $3 each at 250 or more.
Sergeant Patch Specs, Wear and Care
What the proof specifies, which backing goes on which uniform, and how to keep sergeant stripes sharp between promotions.
Sergeant patch specifications
| Construction | Satin-stitched chevrons on twill |
|---|---|
| Grades | Three chevrons; one to three rockers; diamond or star |
| Colors | Gold, silver, white, black or navy blue thread; subdued coyote or olive |
| Border | Merrowed (rolled) or hot-cut |
| Size | Matched to your current chevron or uniform policy; exact size on the proof |
| Lettering | Rocker text down to about 4mm |
| Coverage | Up to 100% embroidery |
| Backing | Sew-on, iron-on, hook-and-loop (+$2.00), plastic or sticker |
| Price | $20 per patch at 10 pieces, down to $3 per patch at 250 or more |
| Minimum / setup fees | 10 per design · no setup or digitizing fees |
| Production / producer | 3–4 weeks after proof approval · US-based since 1999 |
Which backing goes on which uniform
Most sergeants need two backings: sewn stripes for shirts and a hook-and-loop chevron for the vest.
| Backing | Where it is worn | Order it when |
|---|---|---|
| Sew-on | Sergeant stripes for uniform sleeves: class A, class B, jackets | For garments washed every week |
| Hook-and-loop (+$2) | Sergeant chevrons for tactical vests and carriers | For gear shared between uniforms or shifts |
| Iron-on | Cadet, academy or event uniforms | For short-term wear; stitch the edge for long wear |
| Hook-and-loop chest tab | Sergeant stripes for tactical uniform shirts | For tactical shirts with a chest loop panel |
Storing spare sergeant stripes
| Spares | Two per sergeant for each uniform type |
|---|---|
| Packing | Flat in a sealed bag, away from sunlight |
| Hook-and-loop | Loop side pressed onto the hook side |
| Labels | Bag and label by grade: sergeant, staff, master |
How to sew on and care for sergeant stripes
Sewn stripes outlast the shirt when they are attached and washed the right way.
| Situation | What to do | Never do this |
|---|---|---|
| Sewing on | Pin at the position your policy sets, then straight-stitch around the border in matching thread | Glue or iron a sew-on patch instead of stitching it |
| Washing | Turn the shirt inside out and wash cold on a gentle cycle | Bleach colored thread |
| Drying | Tumble dry low or hang dry | Use high heat, which puckers the twill |
| Pressing | Press from the back with a cloth between | Iron metallic thread directly |
| Hook-and-loop | Close the hook side before washing | Wash open hook strips with shirts |
Something your uniform policy requires that is not listed here? Note it on the quote request and it will be on the proof.
Where sergeant stripes go on the uniform
Shirt sleeves
Sergeant arm patches go on both upper sleeves, centered below the shoulder patch at the gap your policy sets.
Jackets
Sew stripes to both jacket sleeves so the grade still shows over a zipped coat.
Vests and carriers
A subdued hook-and-loop chevron on the front panel or shoulder loop field.
Collar points
Small subdued chevrons on tactical shirt collars where metal collar insignia are not worn.
The free placement guide lists measured positions for sleeve chevrons, shoulder patches and name tapes.
Custom Sergeant Patches for Departments, Order by Grade
Which page fits depends on who is being promoted. Officers below sergeant, and captains or chiefs above, are covered on the page for chevrons and bars for every other rank. A sergeant moving up to watch commander needs the single bar a lieutenant wears rather than stripes. For artwork that is already drawn and only needs your colors, start from finished chevron artwork for any grade.
Sergeant stripes for every kind of agency
Municipal police
Patrol and desk sergeant chevrons in city uniform colors.
Sheriff's offices
Sergeant grades for patrol, court and jail divisions.
Corrections and detention
Housing-unit sergeant stripes in dress and subdued sets.
State and highway patrol
Sergeant and first sergeant chevrons for troop supervisors.
Campus police
Sergeant chevrons for campus shift supervisors.
Security companies
Site sergeant stripes for private security teams.
Reserve and auxiliary units
Sergeant stripes that match the full-time grade.
Cadet and explorer programs
Cadet sergeant stripes for youth and academy programs.
Shop Sergeant Stripes by Category
Six ways departments order sergeant insignia.
Dress sergeant stripes
Sew-on chevrons in your class A colors.
Tactical sergeant chevrons
Subdued hook-and-loop for vests and carriers.
Senior grades
Staff, senior and master sergeant with rockers.
Center devices
First sergeant diamonds and sergeant major stars.
Lettered rockers
Unit or division names below the chevrons.
Metallic dress
Metallic gold or silver for ceremonies.
Sergeant stripes that hold up shift after shift
Each design is drawn in the TruePatch Designer and checked by a patch specialist before your free proof goes out.
- Satin-stitched chevrons and rockers
- Thread matched to your current stripes
- Subdued sets for vests
- Sew-on, iron-on or hook-and-loop
- Reorders from artwork on file
Reasons departments order sergeant stripes
Sergeant patches go on a purchase order at predictable moments. These are the fourteen we hear about most.
- ✓A sergeant promotion ceremony is scheduled
- ✓A new sergeant class comes off the eligibility list
- ✓An acting sergeant is made permanent
- ✓The department adds a staff or master sergeant step
- ✓A first sergeant post is created for a district
- ✓Patrol switches to outer vest carriers
- ✓A new class A shirt color is adopted
- ✓Faded stripes fail a uniform inspection
- ✓A specialty unit gets its own sergeant and rocker
- ✓Lateral sergeants join from another agency
- ✓Reserve officers promote to sergeant
- ✓The supply room runs out of spare chevrons
- ✓An honor guard sergeant needs metallic stripes
- ✓A cadet program names its cadet sergeants
Each moment starts at 10 patches per design. The artwork stays on file, so the next sergeant list costs only the per-patch price.
How do I order sergeant chevrons with Owl Badges?
Four steps from grade to delivery, priced from $3 per patch in volume.
Browse
Pick the sergeant grade from the cards above or a design from the gallery.
Select
Choose thread colors, edge and backing for each uniform.
Personalize
Add rockers, a device or rocker text, then check the free proof.
Order
Order sergeant stripes online or on a purchase order; production takes 3 to 4 weeks after approval.
Check your sergeant structure before you order
Two free guides to confirm titles and placement.
Police ranks explained
Where sergeant sits between corporal and lieutenant, and what each insignia means.
Patch placement guide
Measured positions for chevrons, shoulder patches and name tapes.
Sergeant Patch FAQs
How does the Owl Badges TruePatch Designer work?
The TruePatch Designer is an online patch builder that runs in your browser. Choose a sergeant grade, set the thread and twill colors, add rocker text and pick a backing, and the preview changes with each choice. You can start without an account, revise without limit and pay no design fee. When the stripes look right, order the design or send it for a department quote.
What is a sergeant patch?
A sergeant patch is an embroidered rank insignia, usually three chevrons, worn on both upper sleeves to show the sergeant grade. Senior sergeant grades add one to three rockers under the chevrons, and some add a center diamond or star. Subdued versions with hook-and-loop backing go on vests and plate carriers, so most sergeants wear two versions of the same insignia.
How much do sergeant stripes cost?
Sergeant stripes cost 20 dollars per patch at 10 to 19 pieces, 14 dollars at 20 to 29, 11 dollars at 30 to 49, 6 dollars 50 cents at 50 to 74, 6 dollars at 75 to 99, 5 dollars 50 cents at 100 to 249 and 3 dollars from 250 to 499. Orders of 500 or more are quoted individually. Hook-and-loop backing adds 2 dollars per patch, and there are no setup or digitizing fees.
Are sergeant stripes sold in pairs?
Sergeant stripes are priced per patch, not per pair. A sergeant who wears stripes on both sleeves of one shirt needs two patches, so the 10-patch minimum covers five sergeants with one shirt each. Multiply by the number of shirts and jackets each sergeant wears, then add two spares per sergeant for torn sleeves and late promotions.
How long do custom sergeant stripes take?
Production takes 3 to 4 weeks after you approve the free proof. Start the order as soon as the promotion list is final so the stripes arrive before the ceremony. Adding a few spares to the first order means a sergeant promoted later in the year can be outfitted the same day instead of waiting for a new run. Need them sooner? Rush production takes 7 to 10 days. Request a quote with your deadline and we reply within 4 hours.
Should sergeant stripes be velcro or sew-on?
Use sew-on stripes for shirts and jackets, which are washed often and need the patch to stay flat and secure. Use hook-and-loop, which adds 2 dollars per patch, for vests and carriers that move between uniforms or officers. Many departments order both from the same design, so the dress stripes and the vest chevron match exactly.
Can I order sergeant stripes in department colors?
Yes. Send a photo of your current stripes or list the thread and twill colors, and the proof shows them before production. Gold, silver, white, black, navy blue and subdued coyote or olive are the most common choices, and metallic gold or silver thread is available for dress and honor guard uniforms. Nothing is stitched until you approve the colors.
What size are sergeant chevrons?
Sizes vary by department and uniform policy, so there is no single standard sergeant chevron size. Send the width and height of the chevron your sergeants wear now, or a photo of it next to a ruler, and the proof lists the exact dimensions. Smaller sizes for collar points and caps are made as separate designs with their own minimum.
How do I sew on sergeant stripes?
Position the chevron where your uniform policy sets it, usually centered on the upper sleeve below the shoulder patch, and pin or baste it flat. Straight-stitch around the border with thread that matches the edge, by machine or by hand, keeping the stitches just inside the border. A uniform tailor can attach a pair in a few minutes.
What is the difference between staff, master and first sergeant patches?
All three start with three chevrons. Staff or senior sergeant adds one rocker underneath, master sergeant adds two, and first sergeant adds two rockers with a center diamond between them. Departments use these titles differently, so tell us your titles and send a photo, and the proof follows your structure rather than a generic chart.
Do you make the Sergeant II chevron?
Yes. The Sergeant II chevron, three chevrons with one rocker, is available as a ready product, and the same artwork can be recolored in the designer. Sergeant III and other numbered grades are made by adding rockers to match your department. Each numbered grade is its own design with its own 10-piece minimum on the same price ladder.
Can the rocker say K9 or a unit name?
Yes. The rocker under the chevrons can carry K9, a unit, a division or a short title. Embroidered lettering stays readable down to about 4mm tall, so short words fit a rocker best. Longer unit names can be split across two rockers, and the proof shows exactly how the lettering will look before anything is stitched.
Do you make subdued sergeant chevrons for vests?
Yes. Subdued sergeant chevrons in black thread on coyote tan or olive drab are made with hook-and-loop backing for vests, plate carriers and tactical shirts. They keep the grade readable up close without a bright patch on tactical gear. Order them alongside dress stripes from the same artwork so the proportions match.
Can you copy the sergeant chevrons we wear now?
Yes. Send clear photos of the front of your current chevron with your quote request, ideally with a ruler in the frame. We match its shape, colors and border on the proof, and you approve it before production. Once approved, the artwork stays on file, so every later reorder matches the first batch.
Do you accept purchase orders for sergeant patches?
Yes. Police departments, sheriff's offices, corrections agencies and security companies can order sergeant stripes on a purchase order. Send the PO with the grades and quantities, and the free proof comes back before production starts. We ship nationwide, and reorders can go on a new PO whenever the next promotion list is posted.
Can we order several sergeant grades at once?
Yes. Order sergeant, staff, master and first sergeant designs together in one request. Each design carries its own 10-piece minimum and prices on the same ladder, and the proof shows the grades side by side so the thread colors and borders match across every sergeant in the department, from the newest promotion to the senior grades.
Ready to order your sergeants' stripes?
Design the chevrons in your browser or send the promotion list for department pricing. Every order gets a free proof, with a 10-piece minimum and no setup fees.
Owl Badges makes sergeant stripes in every grade for police departments, sheriff's offices, corrections agencies and security companies.
One thread standard for every grade
Sergeant through sergeant major in the same colors and border.
Shirt stripes and vest chevrons
Sew-on for sleeves, subdued hook-and-loop for vests.
Ready for the next list
Artwork stays on file for the next promotion.
Order sergeant stripes for your department
Why departments order sergeant stripes from Owl Badges
$20 at 10 pieces to $3 at 250, for every sergeant grade.
First orders and reorders are priced per patch only.
Order on a PO; we ship nationwide.
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Talk to a patch specialist about sergeant stripes
Questions about a sergeant grade, a color match or a department order? Call 626-412-1200, Monday to Friday, 9AM to 4PM PST.
Need a shoulder patch or name tape instead?
Owl Badges also makes department shoulder patches, name tapes and morale patches on the same per-patch ladder. Browse the full patch catalog.