Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Vaulted Iron Cross First Class 1914 marked 800 - EKI Japanese Military Maps Aircraft and ground crew of

Aircraft and ground crew of Boeing B-17F-25-BO Fortress "Hell's Angels" (AAF Ser

The writing is still clearly legible

6 Feb 1945

GERMANY this water cooled classic was adopted by Austria (Germany's Central Powers Ally) in World War I

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Vaulted Iron Cross First Class 1914 marked 800 - EKI Japanese Military Maps Aircraft and ground crew ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. Established by Frederick William in 1813 for gallantry in action, the 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 WW1 the lower decoration was freely awarded with 5 million second class types issued. Originally, the Iron Cross was