He was struck off strength on September 3rd
He became Barrack Sergeant in 1879 and was promoted to Quartermaster in 1882
worn on the right tip) above three ribbon bars (first: Most Honourable Order of the Bath
lightly soiled and scuffed exterior
stick pin style award
United States. An Army Distinguished Service Medal, To Brigadier General Andrew J. Mcfarland, Usa Auction Archive He was struck off strengthIn bronze gilt with navy blue enamels, number impressed "10162" on the edge, engraved "ANDREW J. McFARLAND" on the reverse, measuring 37. 7 mm in diameter, original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Accompanied by its 36. 5 mm (w) x 9. 7 mm (h) ribbon bar and its 17 mm (w) x 3. 5 mm enameled ribbon bar, in its hardshelled case of issue, marked "DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL" on the lid, light wear on the bottom, lightly soiled