Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914 with Award Certificate - Martin Lutz Caps & Hats with the nickel silver parts

with the nickel silver parts showing just a bit of oxidation

Blade length is approximately 12 1/2" and overall length 19"

-US Marked

This helmet looks to only have seen light use in service

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914 with Award Certificate - Martin Lutz Caps & Hats with the nickel silver partsOriginal 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