Original German WWI Prussian Vaulted Iron Cross First Class 1914 Category_MG 34 Reciever Assembly 1781 - 1870

1781 - 1870

The medal was awarded to all German (and as well Sudeten) State officials and members of the German Wehrmacht and SS who marched into Sudetenland

Bore on this example shows clear lands and grooves

We were now at about 8000 feet

Measures approximately 36”× 56”

Original German WWI Prussian Vaulted Iron Cross First Class 1914 Category_MG 34 Reciever Assembly 1781 - 1870Original 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