Thin Blue Line Shield Police Patch — Design & Order Style TS18-A18
Style TS18-A18 at a glance
A shield-shaped shoulder patch in royal blue with a gold inner border. A large title arcs across the top band, two side panels run down the left and right edges, and two name lines sit below the center. The seal at the middle is a black-and-white American flag with a single blue stripe, framed by a lettered ring — the thin blue line emblem worn to honor law enforcement.
Shield outlineSilver merrowed borderGold top title bandTwo vertical side panelsThin blue line flag sealTwo-line bottom name
Style TS18-A18 options
Straight from the designer — every option below is available on this exact layout.
Aa 5 editable text lines
✦ Constructions
Design this patch online
Open style TS18-A18 in the TruePatch Designer: change every line of lettering, swap the seal, pick colors and size, and see your price before you order.
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About the thin blue line shield police patch
The thin blue line flag — a black-and-white American flag with one blue stripe — is the most widely recognized symbol of support for police officers, and this shield puts it at the center where a department seal usually sits. The royal blue field and gold lettering read clearly from a distance on navy, black or light-blue uniform shirts, and the silver merrowed edge keeps the outline crisp through repeated washing.
Every word on the patch is yours to change: the top title, both side panels, the ring around the seal and the two lines at the bottom. Open the style in the TruePatch Designer to type your wording and see it in place, or request a quote and our art team sets it for you — your stitch-ready proof arrives 6–12 hours after you order, and nothing is produced until you approve it.
Thin blue line police patch quick facts
- Embroidered thin blue line police patches cost $3.00–$20.00 each depending on quantity, with a 10-patch minimum.
- Rush production takes 7–10 days and is available on every custom patch.
- The center seal can stay as the thin blue line flag or be replaced with your state seal, city seal or department logo.
- Style TS18-A18 has five text lines, from a 36-character top title to a 12-character bottom line.
- Free digital mockups arrive within 4 hours of a quote request; there are no setup, digitizing or art fees.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this thin blue line police patch: wording, seal, size and backing
- Lettering: all five text lines restitch to your agency name, unit, motto or location
- Seal: thin blue line flag as shown, your state or city seal, or your department logo
- Colors: royal blue and gold as shown, navy and silver, or subdued gray for tactical wear
- Size: 2.05"×2.5" hat size up to 4.12"×5" sleeve size, or a custom size
- Construction: 100% embroidered, 100% woven, PVC rubber or flex
- Backing: sew-on for duty uniforms, iron-on for caps and polos, hook-side velcro for vests
Who orders this design
Police departments, sheriff's offices, campus and airport public safety units, and police support groups order this layout when they want the thin blue line front and center on the sleeve. Fraternal and memorial associations use the same shield for fundraising and remembrance runs, and departments often order a matching version for jackets and hats.
Custom thin blue line police patch pricing — embroidered
| Quantity | Price per patch |
|---|---|
| 10–19 | $20.00 |
| 20–29 | $14.00 |
| 30–49 | $11.00 |
| 50–74 | $6.50 |
| 75–99 | $6.00 |
| 100–249 | $5.50 |
| 250–499 | $3.00 |
Rush production in 7–10 days is available on all custom patches. Design your changes in the markup tool above, or get this patch quoted exactly as shown.
What your quote covers
- Your exact spec — quantity, size, backing, and colorway, priced to the piece
- A free digital mockup within 4 hours, before you commit to anything
- Rush production in 7–10 days whenever you need it
- No setup, digitizing, or art fees — the table price is the whole price
Style TS18-A18 sizes
Every size below is available on this exact layout in the designer and by quote.
↔ 17 sizes
How ordering this patch works
Design it or request a quote
Edit this style yourself in the TruePatch Designer and order online, or send it to us marked up with your quantity. Quotes are answered 24/7 within 4 hours.
Approve your proof
Your stitch-ready proof arrives 6–12 hours after ordering. Nothing is produced until you approve it.
We verify & produce
Law-enforcement orders are verified with your agency before production — standard practice since 1999.
Delivery confirmed
We confirm your shipping address by phone, then email tracking the day your patches ship.
🏛 Bidding for your department or agency? We answer bids, RFQs and purchase-order quotes — see how agency bids and RFQs work, or tick “This quote is for a bid” in the quote form.
Thin blue line police patch questions
Can I change all the wording on this patch?
Yes. The top title, both side panels, the ring around the seal and the two bottom lines all restitch to your wording. Type it in the designer to see it live, or list it in your quote request.
Can the thin blue line seal be replaced with our department seal?
Yes. Upload your seal or logo in the designer or with your quote request and we redraw it stitch-ready at no art charge. The thin blue line flag can also stay as shown.
How much does this patch cost?
Embroidered patches cost $3.00 to $20.00 each depending on quantity, with a 10-piece minimum. There are no setup, digitizing or art fees.
How fast can I get it?
Rush production takes 7–10 days. Your free digital mockup arrives within 4 hours of a quote request, and the stitch-ready proof follows 6–12 hours after you order.
Should I use the designer or request a quote?
Use the designer if you want to edit the patch yourself and order online. Request a quote if you would rather send your wording or artwork and have our team build the mockup for you.
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Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.