Original Imperial German WWI Prussian "Vaulted" Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback - Unmarked - EKI m The rear of the case

The rear of the case is dated 1937

First Blood

These Maxims could fire approximately 500 rounds of sustained fire before the water started to boil and up to 2

but the split pins do not look to have been moved anytime recently

the Joint Army-Navy Assessment Committee (JANAC) officially credited her with 20 kills for a total of 75

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian "Vaulted" Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback - Unmarked - EKI m The rear of the caseOriginal 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