German North Rhine-Westphalia Police Patch

The German North Rhine-Westphalia Police Patch is a uniform insignia used by law enforcement personnel in the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The patch typically features the regional coat of arms, with symbols representing the state such as the white horse of Westphalia, a red rose for Lippe, and a silver Rhine River wave on a green background. These emblems are arranged within a shield-shaped design, reflecting local heraldic traditions. The patch is commonly produced from embroidered fabric and is intended for attachment to police uniforms, usually on the upper sleeve. Its primary purpose is to identify officers as members of the North Rhine-Westphalia police force and signify their official jurisdiction. Such patches have been in use since the 20th century and may exhibit minor design variations in accordance with departmental updates or changes in uniform policy. This item is of interest to collectors of police memorabilia and German historical insignia.