May 5, 2003
Volume 1, Issue 5
Welcome
to the Hong Kong Disciplined Services Collectibles Newsletter
The Evolution of the Hong Kong Police Badges
The Hong Kong Police have had several different badges over the years, many with a similar look but distinctly different to the trained eye of a collector. We recently met with Mr. Bruno Ma who told us "I collect badges that relate to the Hong Kong Police because I like to study and research the history of the Force starting from its inception in 1844". Mr. Ma is a Hong Kong businessman and a member of the Orders and Medals Research Society. His collection of medals represent over a 100 years of the Hong Kong Police Force history - from the Plague, to the early 20th century, to the Japanese invasion to the World Wars. Two items from his collection are shown below, more will be displayed on the Police Medals page at Hong Kong Disciplined Services Collectibles in the next few weeks.
Due to its popularity
our free patch offer has been extended to
June 30, 2003. See below.
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Police
hat badge showing the crown of King George VI and the wording "Hong
Kong Police". This badge was in use until 1971 when Elizabeth
II ascended to the throne. |
Police hat badge showing the crown of Queen Elizabeth II and the wording "Royal" Hong Kong Police. The designation Royal was added in 1971 by Queen Elizabeth II |
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Free Hong Kong Police patch As part of our inaugural membership drive we are offering a FREE Hong Kong Police Patch to everyone who signs up for our Newsletter before June 30, 2003 and donates US$5.00 toward the maintenance and upkeep of the HKDSC website. A great patch at a great price! |