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Uncommon Valor: Insignia of the NYPD Emergency Service Unit Kindle Edition

by Andrew G. Nelson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 27 ratings
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The New York City Police Department’s Emergency Service Unit is one of the world’s preeminent tactical and rescue units. Their ten squads, positioned throughout the five boroughs of New York City, provide heavy weapons support to other units of the NYPD, as well as lifesaving equipment to the residents of the ‘Big Apple’. The nearly 500 members of this elite unit are some of the most highly decorated members of the Department.

As a result, their insignia has been long sought after by fellow operators and collectors around the globe. In this book, the author reveals the insignia of ESU and the history behind it. From the unit’s first patch, created in the late 1920’s, to some of the rarest ‘Truck’ patches, produced in the 80’s. It also explores the history of the NYC Housing and Transit Police, Emergency Rescue Unit’s, which were merged into the NYPD ESU in the mid 90’s.

With over 200 color photographs, Uncommon Valor – Insignia of the NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit, provides the most comprehensive examination of this unit’s insignia ever conducted.
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    June 24, 2015
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B010CR11KI
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Huntzman Enterprises; 1st edition (June 24, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 24, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 66503 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 149 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 27 ratings

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Andrew G. Nelson

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Andrew G. Nelson is the best-selling author of the James Maguire mystery series. He is a retired NYPD sergeant who provided dignitary protection to political leaders and celebrities and was also a first responder to the terror attacks of September 11th, 2001. He uses his twenty years of experience on the streets of NYC as the foundation for his writing. Member of the Mystery Writers of America.

You can visit his web site: www.andrewgnelson.org to find additional information on all his novels.

Characters from both the James Maguire & Alex Taylor novels appear In both series. In order to experience all that the books have to offer, it is recommended that you read them in the following CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER:

PERFECT PAWN

QUEEN’S GAMBIT

SMALL TOWN SECRETS

BISHOP’S GATE

COLD CASE #13-098

LITTLE BOY LOST

KNIGHT FALL

BROOKLYN BOUNCE

COLD CASE #14-102

GLASS CASTLE

COLD CASE #15-003

THE KILLING GAME

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Jeremy A
5.0 out of 5 stars So much more than just pictures!
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2015
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This book isn't just full of scans of insignias and patches; IT'S MUCH MORE! Andrew shares the history of the ESU patches along with colorful scans of patches and images of them on uniforms. I am glad I ordered the hard copy vs the Kindle download. A must for any collector!
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Jesse D.
5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended.
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2015
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This a meticulously researched guide to uniforms and insignia of the NYPD Emergency Service Unit. Well written and informative, it is very helpful to patch or coin collectors and anyone interested in police history. Features numerous photos as well as a bit of history of the NYPD Emergency Service Unit. Recommended.
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Stuart M
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is great! Not only the pictures of insignia
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2015
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Wow! This book is great ! Not only the pictures of insignia, but the information on the background of the patches etc. A very welcome addition to my reference library. Thankyou to the author for his meticulous research...
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Joseph G.
3.0 out of 5 stars Concerned
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2019
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Not sure all original research.
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A. Beirne
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book.
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2015
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If you are interested in the insignia of the unit you must buy this book. If you collect patches you must buy this book. You must buy this book ;-)
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Paul c.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great bit of history.
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2015
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Excellent history of the patches and the unit. Well written. Diligently researched. A must read for all Leo's and buffs and historians. A+
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Lee Sheppard
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2015
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Great idea to see the history of the greatest police unit put out to the public eye
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2015
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Great book for anyone interested in NYPD ESU patches. Nicely writen with a lot of useful informations.
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Ruben M
5.0 out of 5 stars Imprescindible!
Reviewed in Spain on March 10, 2016
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Un libro imprescindible para todo aquel que coleccione parches del NYPD y en especial de las ESU. Contiene muchas fotos y referencias históricas de la Policía de New York. Gran trabajo de investigación!
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Marcus Beckers
5.0 out of 5 stars Für Sammler ein Muß!
Reviewed in Germany on August 15, 2015
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Für mich als Sammler von N.Y.P.D. Patches kommt dieses Buch jetzt passend. Nun hat man einen Überblick über die Patches, welche es beim NYPD-ESU zurückliegend gab bzw. aktuell gibt. Somit hat man eine gewisse Chance, nicht auf billige Nachstickungen reinzufallen! Insbesondere wenn jemand meint, ein Patch in hoher Stückzahl vorrätig zu haben und dieses zu verkaufen.
Ich habe das Buch in Ruhe gelesen und gesichtet. Aus meiner personlichen Sicht kann ihc es für den wirklich reinen Sammler empfehlen!
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