Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback marked 800 - EKI Headgear though it is definitely worn

though it is definitely worn

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

and the original leather blade buffer is still present

She had 10 X 13 1/2" Guns

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback marked 800 - EKI Headgear though it is definitely wornOriginal 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