Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Memorial Cross to P.O Hawkey Hold with a central Stahlhelm overlaid

with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a raised mobile swastika

exhibiting wear to edges and loss of canvas throughout the exterior

which included sixty-three months overseas

private letters

Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Memorial Cross to P.O Hawkey Hold with a central Stahlhelm overlaidIn silver, a full size memorial cross, reverse impressed P. O. J. W. HAWKEY J19192, reverse marked BIRKS STERLING, and suspended from a STERLING bar with horizontal pin, lovely patina, very fine condition. Footnote: Hawkey was born in Ailsa Craig, Ontario. He enlisted at the Manning Pool, Toronto in 1941. He received his wings at St. Huberts, proceeded overseas in early January, 1942. He was killed in action on January 24, 1944, at the age of 23.