Genuine HKPF / RHKP Special Duties Unit SDU Embroidered Emblem TRF/Patch/Badge

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Genuine Hong Kong Police Force HKPF (after 1997) or Royal Hong Kong Police RHKP (before 1997) Special Duties Unit SDU Embroidered Emblem TRF/Patch/Badge
Two different versions available (HKPF after 1997 or RHKP before 1997) / Price is subject to one patch only / Please confirm me the stock availability before bidding / Very limit stock!
The Special Duties Unit (Abbreviation: SDU; Chinese:
特別任務連
, nicknamed Flying Tigers
飛虎隊
) is an elite paramilitary tactical unit of the Hong Kong Police Force. Established in July 1974, it is a sub-division of the Police Tactical Unit (PTU).  Its primary functions include counter-terrorism, hostage rescue and dealing with crimes (usually involving firearms) which are considered too dangerous for regular police to handle. The unit was formerly trained by the British SAS before the handover of Hong Kong to China.
The establishment of the Special Duties Unit can be traced back to an incident on March 13, 1971, when a Philippine Airlines flight was hijacked and was forced to land at Kai Tak Airport. Though the incident was resolved peacefully, the Hong Kong Police Force became concerned that a similar incident would occur in the future. The Sharpshooter Team (
神槍手隊
) was assembled in April 1974 and later reorganised into the Special Duties Unit.
The Special Duties Unit is modeled on and trained by the Special Air Service. In addition, Special Boat Service personnel assisted the SDU in developing its own marine counter-terrorist unit, the Water Team, (nicknamed: "Water Ghosts"
水鬼隊
) after an incident in the early 1980s. A Water Ghosts sniper named Tsang Kwong-biu was seriously injured while undergoing joint training with SEAL Team Six in 1991, during a ship-boarding exercise where he suffered from a 30-foot fall. The Water Team was later disbanded in 2000, because all current officers of the Special Duties Unit are equally trained and proficient in maritime operations.
Up to now, the Special Duties Unit has not failed in any of its operations, earning it the reputation of being one of the world's finest in its role.
The Special Duties Unit consists of a support group, administration group and the action group. The action group is the core of the Unit, further categorised into the assault team and the sniper team. The following units include:
- Operation Team, which is divided into Team A and Team B, together with the sniper team. Team C is responsible for the training of Special Duties Unit officers.
- The Medical Support Team, which consists of officers who are trained in battlefield first aid.
- The headquarters, which is responsible for all administrative works, as well as providing intelligence to operations.
- The boat team, which maintains and operates the Zodiac vessels. Recently several FB/RIB 55 series boats were purchased from FB Design in Italy to supplement the Zodiac vessels.
- The maintenance team, which maintain all land vehicles as well as Asia's most advanced Close Quarter Battle House. Four Guardian Tactical Intervention Vehicles from Jankel Armouring Limited were purchased in 2007 and arrived in 2008, providing improved armoured protection for officers.
1/ Product: 1:1 scale Genuine Hong Kong Police Force HKPF (after 1997) or Royal Hong Kong Police RHKP (before 1997) Special Duties Unit SDU Embroidered Emblem TRF/Patch/Badge, for intermediate or expert collection
2/ Materials: 100% Embroidery cloth in deep blue colour, see below:
RHKP Royal Hong Kong Police: without velcro hooks & loop, with iron-on
HKP Hong Kong Police: with hook
3/ Condition: Brand new, In hand & ready to ship
4/ Production: Made in Hong Kong
5/ Dimensions: 10cm x 13cm
6/ Shipping / Handling(Packaging):
- Airmail (usually 10-14 days): USD .00 international shipping fee with registration & tracking number, can be checked via internet
- Speedpost (usually 3 days): Price can be quoted upon request with registration & tracking number, can be checked via internet
- Small packet airmail would not be accepted for the sake of safe shipment
- Insurance mail is accepted at buyer's cost, upon request
- All goods are well packaged with kraft paper, plastic air bubble wrapping paper & heavy corrugated mail box for maximum protection
- Please confirm your shipping method with me before bidding/ordering
7/ Warning: Choking hazard - small parts, not to be played with by children under 15
Please contact me for any question. Thanks for your interest!