with contact marks due to wear
and kept the Russians off-balance until the spring of 1915
in Spink & Son Ltd
unofficial rivets connecting last clasp
attached to hinged 18K Yellow gold pin and catch
A German Eagle Order; First Class By Godet, Berlin Auction Archive with contact marks due toA 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