Original Imperial German WWI Prussian "Vaulted" Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback - Unmarked - EKI OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT battlefield

battlefield

with the St George's Cross sometimes being replaced by a naval badge omitting the cross altogether

now approaching 80 cm (31 in) in length

Definitely an interesting aspect to this example

Unlike most other examples we have seen

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian "Vaulted" Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback - Unmarked - EKI OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT battlefieldOriginal 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