A German Eagle Order First Class With Case By Godet Auction Reader had previously served with

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

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

with 1870-1871 Bar

39th Garwahl Rifles and the 2nd Battalion

Footnote: Henry William Miller was born in London England in 1886 and was working as a Leather Cutter in Toronto when he enlisted in the CEF during January 1916

A German Eagle Order First Class With Case By Godet Auction Reader had previously served withFirst 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,