Original German WWI Prussian Vaulted Iron Cross First Class 1914 French Edged Weapons With all this information already

With all this information already provided this certainly warrants further research

siege of Vicksburg

Heavily nickel-plated but will show plenty of surface wear or slight rust due to age rather than use (But you never know)

This is item Number 4 from the 8 piece marine collection IMA purchased in 2011 in England originating from a museum closure in 2003

The grip earned the gun the nickname "Broomhandle" in the English-speaking world because of its round wooden handle

Original German WWI Prussian Vaulted Iron Cross First Class 1914 French Edged Weapons With all this information alreadyOriginal 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