Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Memorial Cross to P.O Hawkey GTRexclude 13 mm (w) x 81

13 mm (w) x 81

A pair of period publications

L-Ten Clasp

now known as the Canadian Armoured Corps in April 1943

circumscribed by and inscription of “EIN GOTT

Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Memorial Cross to P.O Hawkey GTRexclude 13 mm (w) x 81In 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.