Original German WWI Prussian Vaulted Iron Cross First Class 1914 marked 800 - EKI Category_MG 42 Mounts This was then removed by

This was then removed by polishing and cleaning

The jacket being made of far sturdier material

It still has the correct parade loop

indicated by the Ges

Also the spring on the belt clip has broken

Original German WWI Prussian Vaulted Iron Cross First Class 1914 marked 800 - EKI Category_MG 42 Mounts This was then removed byOriginal 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