circumscribed by an inscription of “FÜR HERVORRAGENDE LEISTUNGEN” (“FOR EXCEPTIONAL MERIT”)
which included sixty-three months overseas
award document for Demjansk Shield is scarce
An Award Document for the Japanese Victory Medal - World War I Victory Medal Award Document (black and red inks on a white paper stock
a red tassel below
Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Memorial Cross to P.O Hawkey Hold circumscribed by an inscription ofIn 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.