Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 in Original Case Empire Edged Weapons He went on to explain

He went on to explain that they had been removed from our aircraft

There were an estimated 30

which features a large sheet guard behind substantial blade re-enforcement at the bottom of the blade

The 8" blade is a fine example with a highest quality nickel-plated surface

in the form of a French contract for rifles in 8×50mmR Lebel

Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 in Original Case Empire Edged Weapons He went on to explainOriginal Items: Only One Available. Iron Cross First Class 1939 Magnetic core, unmarked, good condition. In original case of issue. The Iron Cross (Eisernes Kreuz, abbreviated EK) was a military decoration in the Kingdom of Prussia, and later in the German Empire (18711918) and NSDAP Germany (19331945). It was established by King Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia in March 1813 backdated to the birthday of his late wife Queen Louise on 10 March 1813