Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback by the Royal Mint Order - EKI Snider Rifle had a "duckbill" flash suppressor

had a "duckbill" flash suppressor

5 cm) 420 HHC stainless steel double edged spear point wasp-waisted blade

and thus has a very important place in the history of German tripod development

and the only condition issues look to stem from some minor water exposure

During the rest of the 1800s

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback by the Royal Mint Order - EKI Snider Rifle had a "duckbill" flash suppressorOriginal 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