Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Vaulted Iron Cross First Class 1914 with 1919 Inscription in Case - EKI 20th Century The Fibel is remarkably different

The Fibel is remarkably different from the typical tedious style of a German tank manual of that period

The inside of the cap under the sweatband still bears its original fabric RZM tag

Overall length of this wakizashi is 26 1/2 inches

showing the expected wear from long service on the frontier

The colors and design of the cockade are the basis of the Tricolor flag

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Vaulted Iron Cross First Class 1914 with 1919 Inscription in Case - EKI 20th Century The Fibel is remarkably differentOriginal 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