Original German WWI Prussian Vaulted Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Case Japanese Flags While many members of various

While many members of various Third Reich organizations and the military worked on the West Wall construction

Excellent condition clean sharp blade with original black finish

Marked with German WW2 Makers code

completely lined as issued Grenadier Guards Parade Tunic

Following a horrible winter the weather turned favorably in February

Original German WWI Prussian Vaulted Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Case Japanese Flags While many members of variousOriginal Item: Only One Available. Established by Frederick William in 1813 for gallantry in action, the Iron Cross 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