Original German WWI Prussian Vaulted Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback in Case - EKI m Under the lid on the

Under the lid on the interior container there is a patent date of 1872

with no cap

In March of 1938

Included with this rifle a correct issue Yataghan-Bladed Model M1866 Chassepot sword bayonet

The modified guns were appropriately marked along their butt stocks

Original German WWI Prussian Vaulted Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback in Case - EKI m Under the lid on theOriginal 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