Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class By Jakob Bengel GTRexclude Constructed of fine aluminum wire

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

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

the reverse with a large blue enameled center medallion

Hawkins was Killed in Action on August 27

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class By Jakob Bengel GTRexclude Constructed of fine aluminum wireAn 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.