Canada, Cef. A War Medal To Private William Arthur Lawson, No.2 Construction (The ‘Black Battalion’) Newly Listed the rim is uncrimped

the rim is uncrimped

the Yugoslav Great Star was the highest state decoration awarded in Yugoslavia

then served in the Pacific Fleet and on escort vessels in the Atlantic during the First World War

5 Manning Depot in Lachine Quebec on March 3rd

as well as spectators and officials

Canada, Cef. A War Medal To Private William Arthur Lawson, No.2 Construction (The ‘Black Battalion’) Newly Listed the rim is uncrimpedSilver 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.