Certificate of a Special Constable, Edinburgh

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:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.OK 83
Date:	1868 31 January 1868
Material:	Card. Inscription: [Crest of the city of Edinburgh]
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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