next of kin and dependents may also apply

and the posthumous award made to SSgt James Prescott of the Royal Engineers for the South Atlantic in 1982

Suitable for replacement purposes

Awarded for accumulated service of 30 days or more

Special Constabulary LS EIIR Wholesale next of kin and dependentsAll ranks of the Special Constabulary could be awarded this medal. The qualifying period was 9 years unpaid service with over 50 duties per year. War service counted as triple, so 3 years service with over 50 duties per year qualified for the medal. The recipient's name and rank can be engraved in capital letters on the rim of the medal for a small additional charge.