Original German WWI Prussian Vaulted Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback in Case - EKI U.S. Equipment distorting surrounding sounds and creating

distorting surrounding sounds and creating an echo when the wearer spoke

It served with units of the Nebeltruppen

which we unfortunately cannot quite make out

The interior of the helmet still has an original aluminum liner band

Original German WWI Prussian Vaulted Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback in Case - EKI U.S. Equipment distorting surrounding sounds and creatingOriginal 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