Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross Second Class with WWII 1939 Clasp on Ribbon - Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz Spanish Military Equipment alongside the Mannlicher M1895 rifle

alongside the Mannlicher M1895 rifle

-A Photo of a U-boat underway

the M-1951 was improved based on operational experience

with “1863” being stamped twice on the ricasso

which is when he was wounded

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross Second Class with WWII 1939 Clasp on Ribbon - Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz Spanish Military Equipment alongside the Mannlicher M1895 rifleOriginal 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