Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914 with Ribbon - EKII Category_Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts hole in left wing” All

hole in left wing” All this soldiers twenty missions are represented and included are three photographs showing the crew in front of the B-29 CITY OF KNOXVILLE

The reverse is marked in the center of the eagle with the compound elements which reads

These are dated 1918 and contained in their original packet

where in the rare bayonet-actions of the time they were matched up against the 9​ 3⁄4 inch long blade of the German S84/98 III bayonet fitted on the Karabiner 98k rifle

which has worn off in some areas

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914 with Ribbon - EKII Category_Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts hole in left wing” AllOriginal Item: Only One Available. Established by Prussian King Frederick William III in 1813 for gallantry in action, the Eisernes Kreuz (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 WWI the lower decoration was freely awarded with 5 million second class types