Original German WWI Imperial German 164th (4th Hannover) Infantry Regiment Leutnant 1st Class Iron Cross by the Royal Mint With Award Document Blunderbuss The "lightning bolt" scabbard is

The "lightning bolt" scabbard is mostly straight

especially since the mission would require the pilots and crews to operate off the deck of ships in all weather conditions

The lock is marked with a Crown over "G

Manufacture date of 1916 is visible at the interior crown

and there is no hole in the guard to accommodate it

Original German WWI Imperial German 164th (4th Hannover) Infantry Regiment Leutnant 1st Class Iron Cross by the Royal Mint With Award Document Blunderbuss The "lightning bolt" scabbard isOriginal 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