Original Imperial German WWI Prussian "Vaulted" Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback - EKI Manufacture Type_New Made Items Units lost vests during combat

Units lost vests during combat and among soldiers rotating in and out of the front lines

The head is turned to its left

with the combat effectiveness of the 141st and 143rd Infantry Regiment lost

A truly wonderful wearable display piece from a romantic and turbulent period of history long ago destroyed

This is the style of blouse that Pershing’s Army Expeditionary Force would wear to Europe in 1917

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian "Vaulted" Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback - EKI Manufacture Type_New Made Items Units lost vests during combatOriginal 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