Legacy US Customs Shoulder Patch — Federal Law Enforcement Heritage Embroidered Patch Before it was CBP, it was Customs — and this shoulder patch is where the legacy starts. The U.S. Customs Service was one of America's oldest federal law enforcement agencies, tracing its origins to 1789 and the founding of the Republic. Customs officers enforced trade laws, interdicted contraband, and protected America's borders for over two centuries before the agency was absorbed into Customs and Border Protection following the creation of the Department of Homeland Security in 2003. This shoulder patch represents the identity of generations of Customs officers who served on the front lines of border enforcement. • Embroidered legacy federal law enforcement shoulder patch • Dense stitching with merrowed border for collectible quality • Hook & loop backing for uniforms, flight jackets, and display boards • Vibrant color-fast thread preserves heritage design • Sized for standard placement Perfect For: Retired and former U.S. Customs officers, CBP personnel who carry the legacy, federal law enforcement historians, and Customs patch collectors. An essential piece of American law enforcement heritage.
