HC Deb 09 December 1926 vol 200 c2261
11. Sir COOPER RAWSON

asked the Home Secretary whether he will consider the question of issuing a medal or some adequate expression of the nation's obligations, other than a mere letter of thanks, to the members of the Special Constabulary in recognition of their services during times of emergency?

Captain HACKING

My hon. Friend may not he aware that a Special Constabulary Medal was instituted by Royal Warrant in 1919. I will send him a copy of the Warrant setting out the conditions on which the medal is awarded.

Mr. KIRKWOOD

I should like to ask if people are going to get this medal, is it a clay medal?

Mr. R. RICHARDSON

Can the hon. and gallant Gentleman say what is the cost of these medals?

Captain HACKING

With regard to the last supplementary question, I am afraid I cannot say. With regard to the first, this medal is a proper medal, and is given for very meritorious work.

Mr. MARDY JONES

Have the Department taken into consideration the particular form and design of this medal? Will it be modelled on the Iron Cross?

Captain HACKING

No, Sir.