Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 in Original Case U.S. Documents & Books making it a "transitional" model

making it a "transitional" model between the 1873 and 1884

the front with metal trim

The slip-on style shoulder boards are piped in white

so that a "Soviet Star" badge could be installed

It has an integral bakelite battery compartment / handle that also can plug into the electrical system of the ship with the included cord

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 in Original Case U.S. Documents & Books making it a "transitional" modelOriginal 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