United Kingdom. A North West Canada Medal 1885, 7Th Fusiliers Newly Listed The Bronze Grade Medal was

The Bronze Grade Medal was presented to those who had not taken active part in the conflict

Army Administration Staff Officer Shoulder Boards - Sew on style shoulder board with four matte grey chords arranged in U pattern with narrow green effect with white rimming

where he was named Brigadier-General on March 2

where his medical examination determined that he had "Hypermetropia" (AKA farsightedness

United Kingdom. A North West Canada Medal 1885, 7Th Fusiliers Newly Listed The Bronze Grade Medal was(PTE. W. MERCER. 7 FUSILIERS.). Naming is impressed in capitals. Edge nicks, pitting, replacement ribbon, very fine. Footnote: Corporal William Mercer is shown on the roll of the 7th Fusiliers, entitled to the North West Canada Medal. He is also acknowledged on the North West Active Service List of Members of the Militia Force 1885 (with claims to "Grants of Land" under the provisions of the Act of 1848 49 Victoria, Chapter 73).