A German Eagle Order First Class With Case By Godet Newly Listed Originally trained as a Messerschmitt

Originally trained as a Messerschmitt Bf 109 pilot

Footnote: George William Tolson was born in 1898 joined the Royal Navy as a Boy Seaman in 1914

London Gazette 22 February 1918: For services in action with enemy submarines

Class III)

Territorial Force on August 27

A German Eagle Order First Class With Case By Godet Newly Listed Originally trained as a MesserschmittFirst 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,