United Kingdom. A North West Canada Medal 1885, 7Th Fusiliers Newly Listed reverse inscribed in the centre

reverse inscribed in the centre "ILS FURENT ICI MOINS DE SOIXANTE OPPOSÉS A TOUTE UNE ARMEE SA MASSE LES ECRASA LA VIE PLUTOT QUE LA COURAGE ABANDONNA CES SOLDATS FRANCAIS 30 AVRIL 1863"

1942 at Skowhegan

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

George had moved to Lethbridge

United Kingdom. A North West Canada Medal 1885, 7Th Fusiliers Newly Listed reverse inscribed in the centre(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).