Original Imperial German WWI Prussian "Vaulted" Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback - Unmarked - EKI OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT There are some diaries of

There are some diaries of his published on the Mid-America Flight Museum’s website

This example shows clear crude construction evident of this period

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

that acts as a stiffener

which usually is it's Museum reference number and the date of acquisition

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian "Vaulted" Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback - Unmarked - EKI OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT There are some diaries ofOriginal 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