Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class By Jakob Bengel GTRexclude Hawkins was Killed in Action

Hawkins was Killed in Action on August 27

Constructed of fine aluminum wire and rolled bullion wire interlaced with light gray threading

maker marked “30” (Hauptmünzamt

some more pronounced from usage than others

Order of Philip the Brave 1900-1918 – Honor Cross (Officer’s Cross)

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class By Jakob Bengel GTRexclude Hawkins was Killed in ActionAn Iron Cross 1939 Second Class Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2. Klasse; a cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; on loop for suspension marked 44 for Jakob Bengel, Idar an der Oberdonau; with a period original ribbon with sewn ends attached to the loop; measuring 44. 13 mm (w) x 44. 23 mm (h); weighing 18. 1 grams; in overall near very fine condition.