Military & Veterans
Custom National Guard Patches for Units and State Missions
Guard units frequently order patches that tie a unit to its home state: state outlines, flags and landmarks combined with unit emblems. Common projects include state active duty and disaster-response patches (hurricanes, wildfires, floods), annual training and deployment patches, family program patches and association and enlisted-association patches.
Because Guard members return to civilian life between drills, many patches are designed as keepsakes and gifts as well as gear patches. Full-color commemoratives sit well in shadow boxes, while subdued hook-backed versions go on rucks and range bags.
Ideas for Guard units
- State mission and disaster-response commemoratives
- Annual training and deployment patches
- Family readiness and youth program patches
- Guard association and conference patches
- Retirement and change-of-command gifts
Common patch applications
- State mission and disaster-response patches
- Annual training and deployment patches
- Family program patches
- Guard association and conference patches
- Retirement gifts
Recommended sizes & shapes
Hook-backed patches for gear are typically 2 × 3 or 3 × 3.5 inches. State-outline shapes can be laser cut; commemoratives for display are often 4 inches or larger.
Durability
Embroidered patches with merrowed borders and sewn hook backing hold up in the field. PVC is a great option for patches that will be used during wet-weather missions.
Design considerations
State outlines, flags and mission dates make Guard patches personal. Keep them simple enough to read at small sizes. Official unit insignia and state military department seals require permission to reproduce.
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Fun, bold patches that show personality and build team spirit.
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Removable patches that attach to any loop panel — swap them in seconds.
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How ordering works
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Share your idea
Send your logo, a sketch or just a description. Tell us the size, quantity and where the patch will be worn.
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Get your free quote
We recommend the right patch style, backing and border, then send clear pricing — usually within one business day.
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Approve a digital proof
Our artists prepare a detailed proof showing colors, thread and size. Nothing is produced until you approve it.
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Production & delivery
Your patches are made, inspected and shipped to your door anywhere in the United States.
FAQ
National Guard Patches FAQs
Can you include our state outline on a patch?
Yes. State outlines, flags and landmarks are common in Guard designs. We can also laser cut a patch in the shape of your state.
Do you make patches for disaster-response missions?
Yes. Many Guard units commemorate hurricane, flood and wildfire missions with patches for participating members.
How quickly can we get patches for a mission that just ended?
Production time depends on the patch type and quantity. Share your deadline in the quote form and we will let you know what is realistic.
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