Charcoal Shield State Seal Police Patch — Design & Order Style S21-A1
Style S21-A1 at a glance
A classic pointed shield in charcoal twill, framed by a medium-gray inner band. White block lettering arches over the top, wrapping a round full-color seal set in a black ring with gold lettering and a gold outer line. Under the seal a gray band carries a bold black word, and a short white line near the point names a squad or specialty team.
Pointed shield outlineCharcoal merrowed edgeWhite arched top letteringGold-ringed full-color sealGray center bandShort bottom team line
Style S21-A1 options
Straight from the designer — every option below is available on this exact layout.
Aa 3 editable text lines
✦ Constructions
Design this patch online
Open style S21-A1 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 charcoal shield state seal police patch
Charcoal sits between black and gray, so this shield looks sharp on both dark navy and light uniform shirts without the harshness of pure black. The gold ring around the seal adds a single warm accent, drawing the eye to the center of the patch. Specialty teams like this layout because the short bottom line gives each team its own patch while keeping the department look consistent.
Reword the top arc, the center band and the bottom line to suit your agency or team. Preview it instantly in the TruePatch Designer, or put your wording and seal artwork into a quote request and we lay it out. You receive a stitch-ready proof 6–12 hours after ordering, and nothing is stitched until you have approved it.
Charcoal shield police patch quick facts
- A charcoal shield police patch costs $3.00–$20.00 each depending on quantity, and the order minimum is 10 pieces.
- Rush production in 7–10 days applies to every custom patch we make.
- The ringed seal accepts a state seal, a city seal or a team emblem, with the ring wording changed to match.
- Style S21-A1 has three text lines, from a 40-character top arc to a 20-character bottom line.
- A free digital mockup is sent within 4 hours of a quote request, without setup, digitizing or art fees.
- Owl Badges has been making patches and badges in Simi Valley, California, since 1999.
Customize this charcoal shield police patch: wording, seal, size and backing
- Lettering: top arc, center band and bottom line restitch to your agency and team names
- Seal: state seal as shown, a city seal or a specialty team emblem
- Colors: charcoal and gray as shown, navy and light blue, or full black subdued
- Size: 1.88"×2.5" hat size up to 3.75"×5" sleeve size, or a custom size
- Construction: 100% embroidered, 100% woven, PVC rubber or flex
- Backing: sew-on for uniform sleeves, iron-on for polos, hook-side velcro for tactical vests
Who orders this design
Police departments with several specialty teams order this shield to give each team its own bottom line while the rest of the patch stays identical. Motor officers, traffic squads, detectives and school resource officers often share one run, with every version counted together on a single quote.
Custom charcoal 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 S21-A1 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.
Charcoal shield police patch questions
Can each team get a different bottom line on the same order?
Yes. Versions that differ only in wording go on one quote and are priced at the combined count, so each team does not need its own minimum.
Can the gold ring around the seal be another color?
Yes. The ring and its lettering can be stitched in silver, white or any thread color to match your department.
How much is this shield patch?
Embroidered patches cost $3.00 to $20.00 each depending on quantity, from a 10-piece minimum, with no setup, digitizing or art fees.
How fast is production?
Rush production takes 7–10 days. A free mockup reaches you within 4 hours of a quote request, and the stitch-ready proof follows 6–12 hours after the order.
Can the charcoal field be made darker for a subdued look?
Yes. Black, charcoal or a darker gray field can be used, and the seal can be stitched in subdued tones for tactical uniforms.
More police shield patch styles you can design online
Find a related police shield style
Departments outfitting several specialty teams can look across shoulder emblems arranged for patrol and specialty teams. To try the same wording on other shields, open the self-serve patch editor and its full catalog.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.