Harris County TX Sheriff's Office OFFICE OF INSECTOR GENERAL - IAD Jacket Patch

Description

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F
or your consideration is this
VERY RARE, NEVER SEWN
(NOS)
,
HARRIS COUNTY TEXAS SHERIFF'S OFFICE
,
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL - INTERNAL AFFAIRS DIVISION
,
embroidered jacket patch
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This is certainly one of, if not, the most beautiful and symbolic law enforcement patches ever designed and/or issued.
You
NEVER
see these beautiful and scarce jacket patches being offered anywhere.
The patch measures approximately 4.0" in diameter and has (7) seven different embroidered colors.
For your further review and consideration, below is the history and meaning of this beautiful and unique patch.
What the Office of Inspector General’s - IAD Patch Symbolizes
The State of Texas:
Emphasizes the existence of the great
STATE OF TEXAS
The Texas State Flag:
The Texas flag represents the sovereignty and independent spirit of the State of Texas and its citizens.
The BLUE
stands for LOYALTY, the WHITE represents PURITY, and the RED is for BRAVERY.
The white “LONE STAR” represents ALL of Texas and stands for our UNITY as one for GOD, STATE, and COUNTRY.
The Blue Field Surrounding the State of Texas:
The blue field represents stability.
It symbolizes TRUST, LOYALITY, WISDOM, CONFIDENCE, INTELLIGENCE, FAITH, TRUTH, and GOD.
The Gold Star:
The gold star symbolizes the jurisdictional boundaries of the HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE within the great State of Texas.
The Sword:
The sword symbolizes the Bureau’s INTEGRITY, HONOR, VIRTUE, dogged STRENGTH and VALOR in its unyielding PROTECTION and DEFENSE of the innocent and the prosecution of the guilty.
The Scales:
The scales are a symbol for JUSTICE, EQUALITY, FAIRNESS and IMPARTIALITY in the Bureau’s pursuit of the TRUTH.
It represents a balance between justice for all and the obligation to inhibit the unauthorized actions of one upon another.
The American Bald Eagle:
The majestic Eagle is the national symbol of the United States of America.
The Eagle, as shown in flight, symbolizes a divine FREEDOM, unwavering STRENGTH, uncompromising SPIRIT and the Bureau’s relentless pursuit of EXCELLENCE and JUSTICE.
Vincit Omnia Veritas:
Is Latin and when translated means
“TRUTH CONQUERS ALL”
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The black letters
represent the “black and white” (positive & negative) in everything that surrounds human eyes.
The color white repels light; the color black absorbs it (knowledge).
The embroidered patch was standard uniform issue to the investigators assigned to the Sheriff's Office OIG Bureau - IAD.  The patch is designed to be sewn and worn over the right breast on the issued field jackets as to identify IAD personnel while working scenes.
ATTENTION: in accordance with eBay regulations, the patches I list are for COLLECTING purposes only.  Any attempt to use this patch in an official police officer capacity is illegal and is strictly PROHIBITED.  Violations may be prosecuted by local, state, and federal authorities and is strictly PROHIBITED
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