Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Vaulted Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Brass Screw Back - EKI Belgian Militaria and was solder repaired

and was solder repaired

though the hammer firing pin is worn

The 2nd Battalion landed at Rouen as part of the 7th Brigade in the 3rd Division in August 1914 and in the remainder of that year saw action at the Battle of Mons

Brett was appointed Deputy Supreme Commander of the American-British-Dutch-Australian Command (ABDA)

They were my cigarettes he took from me

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Vaulted Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Brass Screw Back - EKI Belgian Militaria and was solder repairedOriginal 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