A 5Th Class German Eagle Order; Officer By Godet With Case Auction exhibiting loss of gold wash

exhibiting loss of gold wash where expected due to period use

In addition to his WWI trio

Cunning enlisted as a Private (180) with Lord Strathcona's Horse for service in South Africa

Maker marked "ENTWURF PEEKHAUS AUSF

founded in 1855

A 5Th Class German Eagle Order; Officer By Godet With Case Auction exhibiting loss of gold washSilver gilt with white enamels, maker marked "21" (Godet & Shn, Berlin) and marked "900" (silver) on the ring, 45 mm x 50. 7 mm inclusive of its ball suspension, original ribbon with pinback, very light contact, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, eagle insignia on the lid, marked "Deutscher Adlerorden V. Klasse" on the inside lid, recessed medal bed, lightly scuffing and soiling evident on the exterior, case very fine.