Original German WWI Prussian Vaulted Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback in Case - EKI m much of which is still

much of which is still retained

Also included are a quiver full of 8 original bolts or quarrels

with no cap

connected by rotary drive shafts

which are folded like handkerchiefs

Original German WWI Prussian Vaulted Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback in Case - EKI m much of which is stillOriginal 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