Japan. A Patriotic Women's Association (Aikoku Fujinkai) Distinguished Service Badge In Case Hold It was noted that Mercer

It was noted that Mercer "Could walk 15 miles with (a) pack on joining army

at the age of 25

Collingwood on April 19

(1902-1918)

silvered bronze war veteran's clasp illustrating two crossed swords topped by a bar inscribed "40-45" on its original ribbon

Japan. A Patriotic Women's Association (Aikoku Fujinkai) Distinguished Service Badge In Case Hold It was noted that MercerSpecial Merit Badge; In silver with red, white, blue, orange, green, pink and yellow enamels, unmarked, 33. 5 mm (w) x 47 mm (h) inclusive of its cherry blossom suspension, the medal suspended from a silver gilt bar with pinback, on its original bow tied ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. Accompanied by a tied purple cord with silver gilt tassels at either end, in its hardshelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, black lacquer finish, gilt