Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross 1914 Cast Iron Wall Plaque - 9 3/4" x 9 3/4" MP 40 and ink stamped 56

and ink stamped 56

highly engraved and with a lovely case hardened and blued finish

This was unfortunately not a success

The helmet first saw combat during the German invasion of Denmark

Original Item: Fantastic German Rundblickfehrnrohr 36

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross 1914 Cast Iron Wall Plaque - 9 3/4" x 9 3/4" MP 40 and ink stamped 56Original 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