Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914 with Ribbon & Award Document - EKII Lock Assembly Dated from the end of

Dated from the end of the 19th century in grained cast bronze

One observer

or escutcheon

centered on the sleeve and midway between the elbow and the shoulder

Skullgard Type K  helmet manufactured by the Mine Safety Appliances Company of Pittsburgh

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914 with Ribbon & Award Document - EKII Lock Assembly Dated from the end ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. Established by Prussian King Frederick William III in 1813 for gallantry in action, the Eisernes Kreuz (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 WWI the lower decoration was freely awarded with 5 million second class types