Canada, Cef. A War Medal To Private William Arthur Lawson, No.2 Construction (The ‘Black Battalion’) GTRexclude JAGBAHADUR THAPA

JAGBAHADUR THAPA

the loss of approximately half of the reverse handle grip

It is issued to Lance Corporal Hermann Abend of the 5th Detachment of Grenadier Regiment 521

66 mm (h - inclusive of integral ball)

Canada, Cef. A War Medal To Private William Arthur Lawson, No.2 Construction (The ‘Black Battalion’) GTRexclude JAGBAHADUR THAPASilver 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.