Canada, Cef. A War Medal To Private William Arthur Lawson, No.2 Construction (The ‘Black Battalion’) Auction illustrating the initials "SVC" surrounded

illustrating the initials "SVC" surrounded by a garter and inscribed "APRIL 4th 1854" above

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

German Confession Cross 1st Class

and a semicircular banner above

II Class Silver Grade (Kiváló Véradó): in silvered bronze with red enamels

Canada, Cef. A War Medal To Private William Arthur Lawson, No.2 Construction (The ‘Black Battalion’) Auction illustrating the initials "SVC" surroundedSilver 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.