FRANCE National Gendarmerie Intervention Group (GIGN) sleeve patch

(French: Groupe d'intervention de la Gendarmerie nationale - GIGN)
Embroidered in full color on clack cloth base with merrowed edging.

GIGN is an elite law enforcement and special operations unit. Its missions include counter-terrorism, hostage rescue, surveillance of national threats, protection of government officials and targeting of organized crime. GIGN was established in 1974 following the Munich massacre. Created initially as a relatively small SWAT unit specialized in sensitive hostage situations, it has since grown into a larger and more diversified force of nearly 400 members.