Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Vaulted Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Brass Screw Back - EKI Russian Navy Oberndorf-am-Neckar

Oberndorf-am-Neckar

sheared off most of the left wing and the left horizontal stabilizer

The starboard engine began heating excessively

this one was made domestically

A hard to find bayonet

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Vaulted Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Brass Screw Back - EKI Russian Navy Oberndorf-am-NeckarOriginal 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