Original German WWII Vaulted Screw Back Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Steinhauer & Lück of Lüdenscheid - L16 EKI Garand & U.S. Rifles These type guns were probably

These type guns were probably first manufactured in Holland and the term "blunderbuss" appears to have been derived from the Dutch words for "thunder box"

This is definitely an item that was properly cared for and stored since it was worn in 1889

probably around 80%

with brass butt plate

enduring German snipers

Original German WWII Vaulted Screw Back Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Steinhauer & Lück of Lüdenscheid - L16 EKI Garand & U.S. Rifles These type guns were probablyOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is a very rare and sought after "Screw Back" version of the 1939 Eisernes Kreuz (Iron Cross) 1st Class. This is an excellent example with a Magnetic core, slightly vaulted design, and rare screw back attachment. It is marked with LDO number L16 on the back under the screw back, which represents Steinhauer & Lck of Ldenscheid. The LDO, (Leistungs Gemeinschaft der Deutscher Ordenshersteller Administration of