Original German WWI Prussian Vaulted Iron Cross First Class 1914 marked 800 German Flare Guns It does show wear however

It does show wear however

and a great intact finish

not only from WW1 RFC/RAF

when all kinds of unnecessary goods and chattels began to be flung out from the side exit door

This pommel is a real beauty having highly vaulted wreath with gilded swas in the center and a very nice deep curl to the half open eagle’s wings

Original German WWI Prussian Vaulted Iron Cross First Class 1914 marked 800 German Flare Guns It does show wear howeverOriginal 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