Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 EKI with Tapered Vertical Pinback - Unmarked U.S. Army The Kanji symbols stamped on

The Kanji symbols stamped on the inside left flap shows the year on the Japanese calendar as 昭 和 十 二 年

albeit at the cost of extra ducting and piping

probably from wounds sustained

This is a classic Soviet Cossack cavalry Shashka (Shashqua) saber that bears a "Hammer & Sickle" Soviet insignia over an Eagle and has C

which may be partial

Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 EKI with Tapered Vertical Pinback - Unmarked U.S. Army The Kanji symbols stamped onOriginal Items: Only One Available. This a very nice lightly patinated example of a WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939, with a Magnetic core, flat design, and early pattern tapered brass pin attachment. It is not maker marked, but that was not uncommon for these awards. Close examination may be able to determine the maker, as the major makers had their own distinctive styles. The award is in very good service used condition, with the silver still partly