Original Imperial German WWI Kaiserlichemarine Issue Prussian Non-Magnetic Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback Lee-Enfield (SMLE) the 188th attacked the area

the 188th attacked the area around Nicklos Field

This is a very good example complete with liner and chinstrap and original stamps

it represents an incredible survivor from early American and Civil War history

but has been kept flat for a long period of time

which unfortunately has broken off

Original Imperial German WWI Kaiserlichemarine Issue Prussian Non-Magnetic Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback Lee-Enfield (SMLE) the 188th attacked the areaOriginal 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