A German Eagle Order; First Class By Godet, Berlin Newly Listed 3rd Battalion

3rd Battalion

or Honor Goblet for the Victor in Air Combat was generally given upon one's first victory in aerial combat (though the actual award bestowal might come some time after the victory)

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

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A German Eagle Order; First Class By Godet, Berlin Newly Listed 3rd BattalionA 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