Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback by the Royal Mint Order - EKI Sales This Sudetenland medal in bronze

This Sudetenland medal in bronze on suspension loop for use with its original good condition ribbon is offered in the original case of issue

It still has the original screw in lanyard ring base

The helmet does look to have been repainted at some point

it is impossible to tell if it was made as an E or an F

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback by the Royal Mint Order - EKI Sales This Sudetenland medal in bronzeOriginal 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