Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Forfarshire Constable’s Medal, 44mm, in silvered pewter, the obverse with St. Edward’s crown ‘GIVR’ script cypher, ‘Forfarshire Constable’ around the top rim and ‘No. 242’ at the bottom, the reverse plain, pierced with small ring suspension, nearly extremely fine, rare £200-£240

Referenced in John C. Green’s ‘Scottish Insignia as used by Old Police Forces’, p.89.

Prior to the formation of the county constabulary in 1840, many Scottish authorities employed constables to Keep the Peace. This medal was presumably worn by the recipient when on duty to signify his rank.