Original German WWII Clasp to the Iron Cross Second Class 1939 by C. E. Juncker - Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz Technical Books The tie down ring on

The tie down ring on the bottom of the holster is still present

By the time the United States Air Force was created as an independent military service separate from the United States Army in 1947

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There are also traces of the original "Naval Engagement" engraving on the cylinder

and khaki canvas haversack

Original German WWII Clasp to the Iron Cross Second Class 1939 by C. E. Juncker - Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz Technical Books The tie down ring onOriginal 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