Canada, Cef. A War Medal To Private William Arthur Lawson, No.2 Construction (The ‘Black Battalion’) Auction the exterior bearing a NSKOV

the exterior bearing a NSKOV insignia in the form of a red cotton shield bearing a black and white machine-embroidered Cross Pattée overlaid by a mobile swastika

inscribed with the Royal Monogram in gold

where he was assigned to and began service with Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC) Company

labelled "CHAIN

Canada, Cef. A War Medal To Private William Arthur Lawson, No.2 Construction (The ‘Black Battalion’) Auction the exterior bearing a NSKOVSilver Medal bearing 1914 1918 on obverse with bust of King George V on reverse, inscribed 2356803 PTE W A LAWSON CFC [Canadian Forestry Corps] along the bottom, measuring at 36. 1mm (w) x 45. 9mm (h to top of suspension) and weighing 34. 6 grams, with original ribbon, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: Private Lawson, born 1899 in Wellington County, Ontario, was described with a Black complexion upon enlistment in 1918.