West Sussex Constabulary Long Service Medal awarded to Leonard Bailey in 1929
Name/Title
West Sussex Special Constabulary Long Service Medal awarded to Leonard Bailey in 1929
Entry/Object ID
381
Description
King George V Special Constabulary Long Service medal and ribbon, stamped on edge "Leonard Bailey". The medal is mounted with a pin clip to the rear.
Use
For awarding to a special constable with 9 years service
Context
The Special Constabulary Long Service medal was first instituted in 1919, as the Special Constabulary Medal, to acknowledge the contribution made by members of the special constabulary during the First World War. In 1920 it was changed to the Special Constabulary Long Service Medal and awarded to recognise 9 year's service. In addition claps are awarded to the medal ribbon for additional periods of service. Initially this was for every ten years but in 2022 it was reduced to 5 years. Service during the Second World War was tripled.
This particular medal was awarded to Leonard Bailey and is associated with an accompanying letter dated 25th November 1929. It confirms that was when the award was granted and that Mr Bailey was a special constable in West Sussex Constabulary. Given the criteria for the award he must have been serving since at least 1920. Further research shows that at the time he was the Assistant Clerk at Westbourne Rural Council and later the Clerk for Chichester Rural Council.
