Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback - EKI Japanese Army It was captured by the

It was captured by the British Royal Navy on February 14th 1797 at the Battle of CAPE ST

Hats like this are often encountered in old photographs and illustrations being worn in a jaunty fashion at an extreme angle that perhaps led to the later term "side cap" for casual military headwear

These were used by the German Military throughout both world wars

Hanson Mechanical conducted the restoration- engine has 120 compression on all four cylinders

though it does not hold at full cock

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback - EKI Japanese Army It was captured by theOriginal 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