Original Imperial German WWI Unissued Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914 by Sy & Wagner in Named Wrapper Antique Smith & Wessons rifle percussion lock marked "R"

rifle percussion lock marked "R" and "Ashmore" in two lines

the feathers

this fact alone makes it very desirable

style and aging of the edges of the bullet path lead us to be confident that these entrance/exit holes are genuine to the WWII period

The brass lock plate is fitted with a safety slide and an eared butt cap with grotesque mask

Original Imperial German WWI Unissued Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914 by Sy & Wagner in Named Wrapper Antique Smith & Wessons rifle percussion lock marked "R"Original Item: Only One Available. Established by Prussian King Frederick William III in 1813 for gallantry in action, the Eisernes Kreuz (Iron Cross) 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 WWI the lower decoration was freely awarded with 5 million second class types