Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross Second Class with WWII 1939 Clasp on Ribbon - Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz British Machine Guns with 5 of 6 clear

with 5 of 6 clear clear

There is no chin strap present

All three original liner retaining pins are intact and still bear the USGI repaint almost entirely

with minimal powder burn

It is marked as follows on both sides

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross Second Class with WWII 1939 Clasp on Ribbon - Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz British Machine Guns with 5 of 6 clearOriginal 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