Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 in Original Case U.S. Documents & Books The base original was marked:

The base original was marked: 3 DUMMY CARTRIDGE MK 6/50 CAL and HMC 1944 329486-B-6-BET (with USN Anchor)

making it a "transitional" model between the 1873 and 1884

The main culprit was the rigid plastic ear cups that turned out to be too strong in comparison with the skull around the ears

The slip-on style shoulder boards are piped in white

Complete with curved all steel scabbard with two hanging rings

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 in Original Case U.S. Documents & Books The base original was marked:Original 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