Original German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 - KO Marked Flags & Signs AS A MARK OF ESTEEM

AS A MARK OF ESTEEM FROM A FEW FRIENDS

The cover screw on top of the pommel has not been removed and is still totally corps and tight

The signal colors are indicated by the closing wad

Serial number 226497 is  found on the receiver below the maker mark

the top of the frame is marked BURNSIDE PATENT MODEL OF 1864 and the lockplate is marked BURNSIDE RIFLE CO / PROVIDENCE R

Original German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 - KO Marked Flags & Signs AS A MARK OF ESTEEMOriginal 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