A German Eagle Order; First Class By Godet, Berlin Newly Listed Footnote: Alfred Henry Drake was

Footnote: Alfred Henry Drake was born in London England in 1876 and was working as a Labourer in Torono prior to enlisting in the CEf in May 1916

and on period ribbons as well as a rudimentary suspension

The relationship with the Gordon Highlanders represents the oldest officially sanctioned regimental alliance in the Commonwealth and small unit exchanges are conducted frequently

contact marks and bruises

A German Eagle Order; First Class By Godet, Berlin Newly Listed Footnote: Alfred Henry Drake wasA German Eagle Order; First Class by Godet, Berlin First Class (as marked on the case) neck cross, in silver gilt and enamels, marked "900" and "21"or ring (Godet, Berlin), 50mm (x59. 25mm including ring suspension), with fine enamels and a short original ribbon, extremely fine condition, with nice dark patina. In case of issue, interior marked: "Verdienstkreuz I. Stufe des Ordens vom Deutchen Adler", eagle on top of the case rubbed off removed, case