Certificate of a Special Constable, Edinburgh

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This special constable's certificate was issued to Robert Forrest of 62 Hanover Street, Edinburgh on 31 January 1868.

The certificate testifies that Robert Forrest has qualified and is enrolled as a special constable for the city of Edinburgh.

Special constables were ordinary citizens who enrolled as policemen and were used at times of special need, such as industrial unrest or whenever large crowds were expected.

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• Online ID: 000-100-067-822-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.OK 83
• Date: 1868
  31 January 1868
  
• Material: Card. Inscription: [Crest of the city of Edinburgh]
  Certificate / card
  
• Dimensions: 94 mm H x 127 mm W
  
• What: Certificate / card
  
• Subject:
• Who: Lord Provost W. Chambers
  Robert Forrest (Owner)
  
• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh (62 Hanover Street)
  Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh (Council Chambers)
  
• Event:
• Description: Card certifying that Robert Forrest, 62 Hanover Street, Edinburgh, has qualified and is enrolled as a Special Constable for the city of Edinburgh, issued on 31 January 1868
  
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