Special Constabulary Medal. GV 1st type 'Crowned Head' obverse. With clasp 'Great War 1914-1918' (Sect. Cmdr. James W. Bussey)

James Walter Bussey, J.P., (a Coal Merchant) was a Freeman of the Borough of Dover Kent, and a leading citizen of the community he served so well over many years, including his service as a Section Commander of the Dover Special Constabulary during the Great War

The local Dover / Kent newspapers have multiple articles / mentions of James Bussey, including a very lengthy and detailed obituary that was published in the 'Dover Express and East Kent News' issue of, 6 March 1942

Medal retaining a length of its original silk riband, and mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The riband fitted with a white metal mounting bar, that retains its original hinged pin & clasp fittings

Condition: GVF

Code: 24218