Original Imperial German WWI Kaiserlichemarine Issue Prussian Non-Magnetic Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback Lee-Enfield (SMLE) Special Air Service

Special Air Service

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

The brass feed block is marked V S M

These were originally designed to take the large

The grenade retains the original finish with the maker marking SD on the body

Original Imperial German WWI Kaiserlichemarine Issue Prussian Non-Magnetic Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback Lee-Enfield (SMLE) Special Air ServiceOriginal 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