Canada, CEF. A Canadian Forestry Battalion Cap Badge Hold along with surface wear

along with surface wear

marked "MADE IN AUSTRIA" and maker marked "MÜNZAMT WIEN" on the edge

un-named but "W H" is crudely etched on the edge

He signed his Attestation Paper with the 57th Regiment on December 20

He is documented as being Absent Without Leave for a third time

Canada, CEF. A Canadian Forestry Battalion Cap Badge Hold along with surface wearIn 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