Original Imperial German WWI Prussian "Vaulted" Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback - Unmarked - EKI Category_Blunderbuss These are fully functional with

These are fully functional with clear optics and made by one of the very best makers at the time (still in business today

This example is painted OD green with white stripes on the edges

It shows the U

This helmet looks to have been out in the elements for some time before it was recovered and brought home

It housed Polish

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian "Vaulted" Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback - Unmarked - EKI Category_Blunderbuss These are fully functional withOriginal 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. Duriang WW1 the lower decoration was freely awarded with 5 million second class types issued. Originally, the Iron Cross was an award of