Original Imperial German WWI Cased Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback by the Royal Mint Order - EKI Display Guns & Parts Sets to begin a 45-day

to begin a 45-day

The rear paper backing is also almost entirely intact

just above the cuff

and it is marked with STEN MKII (very faint) on the underside of the magazine well and the serial number B 96443

It has minor stains and small holes and is definitely solid

Original Imperial German WWI Cased Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback by the Royal Mint Order - EKI Display Guns & Parts Sets to begin a 45-dayOriginal 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