Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback marked 800 - EKI Headgear with a working clamp and

with a working clamp and barrel that still properly removed for loading

As soon as we got this to our offices we slipped on an old 78-rpm record

the flask would have been carried on an over the shoulder cord attached to the large brass rings either side of the flask

This example is marked with control number W 11135

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback marked 800 - EKI Headgear with a working clamp andOriginal Item: Only One Available. Established by Frederick William in 1813 for gallantry in action, the decoration was revived several times for later conflicts. The bulk of the issues are divided into 1st and 2nd class versions, but a rare and superior 'Grand Cross' was also awarded for successful field commanders. During WW1 the lower decoration was freely awarded with 5 million second class types issued. Originally, the Iron Cross was an award of