Original German WWII Clasp to the Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Pinback - Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz Spanish Helmets These maker marks are actually

These maker marks are actually part of the mold

Remember the film “The Lives of a Bengal Lancer” starring Gary Cooper (an honorary Englishman at the time)

This rifle started out as a Civil War Springfield Rifle Musket

the original stock cartouches are unfortunately missing

It comes with an original OD Green helmet net secured

Original German WWII Clasp to the Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Pinback - Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz Spanish Helmets These maker marks are actuallyOriginal 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