Oxford City Police Messenger Medal- Boy Scout messengers

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Interesting medal I discovered recently, is the Oxford City Police Messenger Medal- which was issued to members of local Boy Scout troops who enlisted as volunteer messengers for the Oxford City Police during World War 1. They conveyed messages and orders between various police stations and posts, and although Oxford was not subject to any extensive aerial bombing during that war, alerts occurred opccasionally and these Scouts clearly assisted police efforts and freed up police peronnel for other duties. Their service obviously was recognised enough to cause the issue of this interesting awards.

I'd be interested to learn anything more on this or similar British police medals!!