The medals are presented by a man with a helmet. To me it looks that there were swan feathers at the helmet. Wearing swan feathers was only allowed for the Governor. It could be that the person is Sir Reginald Edward Stubbs (In office 1919-1925). See this similar photo from 1921:
Presentation of the King's Police Medal to William Murison, by Admin
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Medal Ceremony
I believe it shows the three ethnic contingents (European, Chinese and Indian) in their respective uniforms.
The medals are presented by…
The medals are presented by a man with a helmet. To me it looks that there were swan feathers at the helmet. Wearing swan feathers was only allowed for the Governor. It could be that the person is Sir Reginald Edward Stubbs (In office 1919-1925). See this similar photo from 1921: