Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback marked 800 - EKI Headgear the flask would have been

the flask would have been carried on an over the shoulder cord attached to the large brass rings either side of the flask

with a working clamp and barrel that still properly removed for loading

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though it is definitely worn

It may also be possible that Eickhorn sold components such as the hilt fittings

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback marked 800 - EKI Headgear the flask would have beenOriginal 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