Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Screw Back - EKI Flintlock Muskets and Rifles The blade also does seem

The blade also does seem to have been shortened and reprofiled at the tip

Contained in Original steel Transit Case with Maker's brass data shield of "Hawkes & Co

I had a good chance of getting anoxia so I held on to the ripcord

In January 1944

with a lovely etched 32 1/2" inch long "Pipe backed" blade

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Screw Back - EKI Flintlock Muskets and Rifles The blade also does seemOriginal 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. During WW1 the lower decoration was freely awarded with 5 million second class types issued. Originally, the Iron Cross was an award of