Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback by the Royal Mint Order - EKI Technical Handbooks & Manuals Features include genuine PRYM marked

Features include genuine PRYM marked snaps and D

mostly in towed form

tough it has overall a peppered patina to the surface

and the rapid advance of Heer troops

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback by the Royal Mint Order - EKI Technical Handbooks & Manuals Features include genuine PRYM markedOriginal 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