Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Vaulted Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Screw Back - EKI Original Machine Guns now an element of the

now an element of the 101st Airborne Division

Cartridges are delivered by turning the magazine one-sixtieth of a revolution during each operating cycle

There are a few missing spots on the grip frame

Scabbard Length: 22 3/4" + belt loop

Engraved around the brass collar "THE HONOURABLE GRANVILLE LEVESON PROBY"

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Vaulted Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Screw Back - EKI Original Machine Guns now an element of theOriginal 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