Original Imperial German WWI Prussian "Vaulted" Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback - Unmarked - EKI m The design was based partly

The design was based partly on the Springfield-Krag bayonet scabbard

The heat stamp on the underside of the rim is FKS 7

These Maxims could fire approximately 500 rounds of sustained fire before the water started to boil and up to 2

The rear of the case is dated 1937

5th Infantry Division (aka “5th Mech”)

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian "Vaulted" Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback - Unmarked - EKI m The design was based partlyOriginal 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