Original German WWII Clasp to the Iron Cross Second Class 1939 by J.E. Hammer & Söhne with Ribbon in Packet - Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz Nepalese Cache Extras the rear of the action

the rear of the action has a rotating breech block

This aspect was one of the helmets most unique and innovative attributes

At the bottom rear there is also LDO number L/16

and barrel band are marked 12

This fine example has an early military type rounded faced lock plate with a single screw behind the cock and without any frizzen reinforcement bar marked to the flash pan

Original German WWII Clasp to the Iron Cross Second Class 1939 by J.E. Hammer & Söhne with Ribbon in Packet - Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz Nepalese Cache Extras the rear of the actionOriginal 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