Hi, I have recently inherited a long service special constabulary medal dated from around WW1. The medal itself displays George V in coronation dress on one side and states 'for faithful service in the special constabulary' on the other. The name of the recipient, Edgar Eady, is displayed on the edge of the medal. I have recently been in contact with Northamptonshire police to see if they hold any record relating to the issuing of this medal and if they had any further information on Edgar, however they stated that their curator has retired and therefore I would have to keep phoning in order to try and catch him. The reason for going straight to Northamptonshire police is because after looking at the 1911 census Edgar appears to have lived in that area, although I have now found that there were 5 Edgar Eady's in the UK in 1911. Since then I have been to the National Archives at Kew which have provided me with lots of information about the medal itself, yet none about the man receiving it. I seem to have hit a barrier as no one appears to hold any other record that I can access readily. I know they must exist but finding them is proving difficult. Does anybody have any suggestions? Has anyone completed this type of research before and encountered the same problems? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
