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

Black celluloid grip exhibits multiple contact marks and has experienced a crack on the same side as the SS runes exhibited on the ricasso

during the First World War

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

Medal issued to veterans in 1884

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.