Original German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 - KO Marked MP 40 The Mauser Karabiner 98 kurz

The Mauser Karabiner 98 kurz ("carbine 98 short") was the standard issue infantry rifle of the German Wehrmacht during WWII

offered in cleaned and complete condition

Consisting of a "Claw" cartridge extractor

and to reset the timer

which is the standard regimental format in use by Germany and Austria for well over a century

Original German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 - KO Marked MP 40 The Mauser Karabiner 98 kurzOriginal 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