WW1 Special Constabulary Certificate to Robert J. Herbert, Scarborough

A First World War Special Constabulary certificate to Robert J. Herbert for his services for the Borough of Scarborough in Yorkshire from 9th December 1914 to 19th July 1919, 'this certificate is given as a mark of appreciation of his patriotic and efficient services', with printed signatures of the Mayor, Chairman of the Watch Committee and Chief Constable, framed and glazed, 26.5cm x 42cm

*This was likely awarded to Robert Johnson Herbert, elementary schoolmaster (b.1874). Scarborough is noted for suffering a bombardment by two German battleships on 16th December 1914, killing 17 inhabitants and injuring many more.