Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 in Original Case U.S. Documents & Books so that a "Soviet Star"

so that a "Soviet Star" badge could be installed

Dating from WWII

The slip-on style shoulder boards are piped in white

Complete with curved all steel scabbard with two hanging rings

The base original was marked: 3 DUMMY CARTRIDGE MK 6/50 CAL and HMC 1944 329486-B-6-BET (with USN Anchor)

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 in Original Case U.S. Documents & Books so that a "Soviet Star"Original 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