A German Eagle Order First Class With Case By Godet Auction The cap measures 180 mm

The cap measures 180 mm x 290 mm x 130 mm in height

Reader had previously served with the Royal West Kent Regiment in the South African Campaign (Second Boer War)

2 Section Skilled Railway Employees) on February 7

In January 1945

A German Eagle Order First Class With Case By Godet Auction The cap measures 180 mmFirst Class Cross (as marked inside of the case), in silver gilt and enamels, marked "900" and "21"or ring (for Godet, Berlin), 50mm (x59. 0mm including ring suspension), with fine enamels and a with full length of original ribbon; cross of excellent quality manufacture, appears unworn, thus in mint condition, and with pleasing old patina; in case of issue, interior marked: "Verdienstkreuz I. Stufe des Ordens vom Deutchen Adler"; case of fine quality,