This Canadian stamp, issued in 2016, honors the No. 2 Construction Battalion, the first and only all-Black battalion in Canadian military history. Formed in 1916 during World War I, the unit was primarily tasked with non-combat support roles such as logging, road-building, and constructing military facilities in France. Despite facing systemic discrimination, the battalion made significant contributions to Canada’s war effort.

The design shows the faces of soldiers blended with a forest background, symbolizing their logging and construction work, alongside silhouettes of men laboring with axes. It serves as both a tribute to their service and a reminder of the struggles for equality in Canada’s military history. This issue is highly valued among collectors for its strong historical significance and poignant artwork.