Canada, CEF. A Canadian Forestry Battalion Cap Badge Auction Archive Following in his father's footsteps

Following in his father's footsteps

1949 and to Warrant Officer I Class on November 10

does not include band

with embossed seal in lower left corner

hallmarked on the ring “BX” along with Gold hallmark

Canada, CEF. A Canadian Forestry Battalion Cap Badge Auction Archive Following in his father's footstepsIn 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