Original Imperial German WWI Cased Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 by Königliches Münzamt Orden - EKI German Antique Guns Serial # 196877 with a

Serial # 196877 with a crisp SWP 1882 cartouche

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It has an excellent condition black oilcloth grip with complete brown-colored Ito (cloth binding) with fine decorative collar (fuchi)

Firemen had to obtain their own edged weapons for ceremonial and formal occasions

The inside top cover of one pouch is nicely ink stamped with maker information and a 1935 date

Original Imperial German WWI Cased Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 by Königliches Münzamt Orden - EKI German Antique Guns Serial # 196877 with aOriginal 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