Original Imperial German WWI Cased Prussian Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914 with Ribbon by Godet & Sohn - EKII Original Antique Guns as it was considered part

as it was considered part of the legacy of the Teutonic Knights to which the NSDAPs ascribed

with a good amount of the original plating remaining

Full-scale production began in early 1918

Correct in every respect this model was used in the U

In fact a compromise was reached with the order being cut to 3

Original Imperial German WWI Cased Prussian Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914 with Ribbon by Godet & Sohn - EKII Original Antique Guns as it was considered partOriginal Item: Only One Available. Established by Prussian King Frederick William III in 1813 for gallantry in action, the Eisernes Kreuz (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 WWI the lower decoration was freely awarded with 5 million second class types