WW1 British BEF Special Constabulary Medal Named Arthur C. Cross Full Size

The WW1 British BEF Special Constabulary Medal Named Arthur C. Cross, Full Size, is a historical service award presented to members of the Special Constabulary during the First World War. This medal was instituted to recognize the voluntary service of police reservists who supported home front security and public order during wartime. The obverse typically features the effigy of King George V, while the reverse includes an inscription denoting the service rendered. This specific example is named to Arthur C. Cross, indicating it was personally issued and engraved for this individual recipient. The medal is full size, consistent with original period awards, and includes the correct ribbon. Items such as this reflect the contributions of civilian volunteers attached to the British Expeditionary Force and provide documentation of individual service during the conflict. The naming serves as a traceable record, offering provenance and research opportunities on the service of Arthur C. Cross within the Special Constabulary.