Original German WWII Cased Clasp to the Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Pinback - Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz MG 34 Accessories Marked RZM and 78 PUC

Marked RZM and 78 PUC for Paulmann & Crone

the screws for securing the outer and inner housings

who led the small troop

After the French adopted the rifled arms for general issue to the French military

The blade of this example is outstanding

Original German WWII Cased Clasp to the Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Pinback - Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz MG 34 Accessories Marked RZM and 78 PUCOriginal Item: Only One Available. Established by Frederick William in 1813 for gallantry in action, the Iron Cross 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