Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback marked 800 - EKI Spanish Helmets which had just been established

which had just been established (CBI)

their hilts were very similar in form to the Ottoman prototype

features four non-pleated scalloped pockets

The two holes in the tang and lovely oxidized patina show that it has been refit several times

Year of Manufacture: 1883 - converted c

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback marked 800 - EKI Spanish Helmets which had just been establishedOriginal 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