Subdued Flag Shield Police Patch — Design & Order Style T7-A2
Style T7-A2 at a glance
A pointed shield in black twill with a thin light-gray inner frame. A bold title runs straight across the top, and two tall lettering arcs follow the left and right edges down toward the point. The center holds a smaller inset shield filled with an American flag stitched only in black and gray, the low-visibility look favored on tactical and night-shift uniforms.
Pointed shield outlineBlack merrowed edgeLight gray inner frameStraight top titleTwo curved side lettering arcsSubdued flag inset shield
Style T7-A2 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 T7-A2 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 subdued flag shield police patch
Subdued patches trade bright color for black and gray so the insignia stays readable up close without standing out at a distance, which is why tactical teams and plainclothes units often specify them. Here the American flag is set inside its own small shield and stitched in two tones of gray, so it reads as a flag without the red, white and blue. The black merrowed edge disappears into dark uniform fabric.
All of the lettering on this layout can be changed: the title across the top, the two side arcs and two shorter lines. Type your agency wording into the TruePatch Designer to preview it on the shield, or send it with a quote request and our team lays it out for you. A stitch-ready proof follows 6–12 hours after the order is placed, and production waits for your approval.
Subdued flag shield police patch quick facts
- Subdued flag shield police patches are priced at $3.00–$20.00 each depending on quantity, with a 10-piece minimum.
- Every custom patch can be produced on rush in 7–10 days.
- The flag inset can stay subdued, switch to full red-white-and-blue, or give way to your own seal or badge emblem.
- Style T7-A2 has five text lines, from a 36-character top title to a 30-character bottom line.
- A free digital mockup comes back within 4 hours of a quote request, and no setup, digitizing or art fees apply.
- Owl Badges has manufactured badges and patches in Simi Valley, California, since 1999.
Customize this subdued flag shield police patch: wording, emblem, size and backing
- Lettering: the title, both side arcs and the two short lines all restitch to your agency or unit wording
- Center emblem: subdued flag as shown, a full-color flag, or your department seal
- Colors: black and gray as shown, coyote tan and black, or a full-color dress version
- Size: 2.05"×2.5" hat size up to 4.09"×5" sleeve size, or a custom size
- Construction: 100% embroidered, 100% woven, PVC rubber or flex
- Backing: sew-on for duty shirts, iron-on for caps, hook-side velcro for plate carriers and vests
Who orders this design
Campus police, tactical teams, plainclothes and night-shift units pick this layout when a bright shoulder patch would be out of place. Agencies that already wear a color patch often order the subdued version alongside it for load-bearing vests and field jackets, keeping the same wording on both.
Custom subdued flag shield 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 T7-A2 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.
Subdued flag shield police patch questions
Can the flag be stitched in full color instead of gray?
Yes. The inset flag can be stitched in red, white and blue, in subdued gray as shown, or in another two-tone combination such as tan and black.
Can I order a color version and a subdued version together?
Yes. Both versions go on one quote and are priced at the combined count, so a mix of color and subdued patches reaches the 10-piece minimum together.
What does this subdued patch cost?
Embroidered patches run $3.00 to $20.00 each depending on quantity, starting at 10 pieces. No setup, digitizing or art fees are charged.
How quickly can the patches ship?
Rush production is 7–10 days. A free mockup is returned within 4 hours of a quote request, and the stitch-ready proof arrives 6–12 hours after ordering.
Does this layout work as a velcro patch for vests?
Yes. Choose hook-side velcro backing in the designer or on your quote request; PVC rubber and flex constructions are also available for the same layout.
More police patch styles you can design online
Find a related police patch style
Units weighing subdued against color options can look through agency shoulder insignia grouped for police buyers. To compare outlines before choosing, open every editable patch template in one gallery.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.