he left the police service when he was caught stealing examination solutions from a teaching superior's office
Constructed of silvered bronze with coloured enamel face
Captain Vernon Russell Davies later served during the Second World War
the colours indicative of being awarded by the President of France between 1899 and 1948
most notably for the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879
United Kingdom. An Imperial Service Order Archive he left the police serviceInstituted August 8, 1902. Edward VII. In silver and silver gilt, an eight point star with cluster of smooth rays, the obverse medallion featuring the cypher of Edward VII encircled by the inscription FOR FAITHFVL SERVICE, with a surmounting enamelled crown, reverse plain, measures 56mm (w) x 61 mm (h), weighs 37. 72 grams including ribbon, worn on original blue and red ribbon, small areas of adhesive residue on reverse, in extremely fine condition.