United Kingdom. A Military Cross Case Auction Archive stating that Mercer's: "Active service

stating that Mercer's: "Active service condition and advancing age" was an issue

pre 1914 issue

Constructed of oval blackened metal alloy

takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Colonel (Corps of Engineers) Eben Eveleth Winslow

pm from Amb

United Kingdom. A Military Cross Case Auction Archive stating that Mercer's: "Active serviceHardshelled, purple exterior, gold coloured Tudor crown on the lid, white satin inside lid, lightly soiled white velvet medal bed, with recessed areas for the cross and its pinback, measuring 72 mm (w) x 126. 5 mm (h) x 23. 7 mm (d), push latch closure, wear spots evident just above the closure on the exterior, near extremely fine.