Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Memorial Cross to P.O Hawkey Republic of A Wehrmacht-era buckle

A Wehrmacht-era buckle

the 4th Battalion

A Medal for the Capture of Königsberg

flanked by a date of “1936” and topped by an Olympic symbol

Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Memorial Cross to P.O Hawkey Republic of A Wehrmacht-era buckleIn 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.