Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 in Original Case U.S. Documents & Books Excellent condition Luftwaffe Field Division

Excellent condition Luftwaffe Field Division collar tab

The base original was marked: 3 DUMMY CARTRIDGE MK 6/50 CAL and HMC 1944 329486-B-6-BET (with USN Anchor)

The slip-on style shoulder boards are piped in white

the front with metal trim

so that a "Soviet Star" badge could be installed

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 in Original Case U.S. Documents & Books Excellent condition Luftwaffe Field DivisionOriginal 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