Canada, CEF. A Canadian Forestry Battalion Cap Badge Auction Archive 1949 and to Warrant Officer

1949 and to Warrant Officer I Class on November 10

Following in his father's footsteps

hallmarked on the ring “BX” along with Gold hallmark

there is no doubt that your son's death was instantaneous

with embossed seal in lower left corner

Canada, CEF. A Canadian Forestry Battalion Cap Badge Auction Archive 1949 and to Warrant OfficerIn pickled brass, reverse marked OBALLAN, with two intact lugs and pin, measures 34. 9 mm (w) x 39. 2 mm (h), light wear, extremely fine. Footnote: The Canadian Forestry (Overseas) Battalion was formed during the First World War to supply timber for the Allied war effort. Composed largely of experienced lumbermen, it served overseas in Britain and France, producing vast quantities of lumber for trenches, railways, roads, and military construction. The