Original Imperial German WWI Prussian "Vaulted" Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback - Unmarked - EKI Brunswick Rifle which has a lovely matured

which has a lovely matured patina matching the eagle

The grip scales are definitely an old replacement and are now loose from shrinkage from age and years of life spent at sea

on the eve of the First World War

Painted sea blue the Mk II

Both sides show a lovely Bavarian edged design

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian "Vaulted" Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback - Unmarked - EKI Brunswick Rifle which has a lovely maturedOriginal 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