Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914 with Ribbon - EKII MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly This example is marked with

This example is marked with Crown over HV

It has worn through on some areas

The central device is blackened

During his second run

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914 with Ribbon - EKII MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly This example is marked withOriginal Item: Only One Available. Established by Prussian King Frederick William III in 1813 for gallantry in action, the Eisernes Kreuz (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 WWI the lower decoration was freely awarded with 5 million second class types