Father’s Hand-Carved Bronze Plaque
First Story:
In the past, my father, as an intellectual, returned to mainland China from Hong Kong during the Cultural Revolution, enduring hardships. In order to support our family, he resorted to smuggling back to Hong Kong to work and send money back home. He took on various jobs, including sleeping in Victoria Park and living in cramped and dark low-cost tenements. The year he retired, he presented me with an initial draft of a bronze plaque he had carved, which depicted the emblem of the Royal Hong Kong Police Force. He said his feelings towards the British were deeply complex, and this bronze carving revealed a glimpse of it.
The emblem of the British Royal Police (The Royal Police) consists of the following elements:
1. Crown: Usually situated at the top of the emblem, symbolizing the authority of the British monarch and royal authorization.
2. Lion: The lion, representing strength and courage, is a symbol of Britain. The lion is often depicted in a standing position, beneath the crown.
