Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback - EKI British Military Maps The carrier has one strap

The carrier has one strap with buckle for securing the helmet

wind up scattered for miles on a drop zone

The reverse ricasso is matching etched with the RZM 7/12 with 1938 date (yes it looks like a 72 but its a 1)

and the original blade washer is still present

Marsico was born in Shinnston

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback - EKI British Military Maps The carrier has one strapOriginal 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