Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback - Unmarked - EKI German Mauser 98k K98 and shows strong 3 groove

and shows strong 3 groove rifling

with an unfaded ivory color celluloid covering

This deadlocked theatre of war created the conditions for the introduction of specialised technical armaments on a scale hitherto unprecedented in war

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leading to their supply to Navy Aviators and

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback - Unmarked - EKI German Mauser 98k K98 and shows strong 3 grooveOriginal 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