Original German WWI Prussian Vaulted Iron Cross First Class 1914 marked 800 - EKI Scottish Militaria Serial number 497105B denotes year

Serial number 497105B denotes year of manufacture as 1895

the battalion was issued with experimental flame-throwers

Although superseded as a hand-thrown weapon by the Type 97 by the start of World War II it was still used by units in the Second Sino-Japanese War and by reserve forces

This indicates the target is a Gas Tank located North / Northwest of East Hecla Works

signed WILKINSON

Original German WWI Prussian Vaulted Iron Cross First Class 1914 marked 800 - EKI Scottish Militaria Serial number 497105B denotes yearOriginal 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