Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Vaulted Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Bras Screw Back - EKI Price_over $990 When the piece was framed

When the piece was framed

which ignites a small amount of powder that "flashes" down a tube to the rear of the rocket and ignites the propellant in the rocket motor

The unit is marked with German three letter code and date cmy 40

Approximate Measurements:Collar to shoulder: 10"Shoulder to sleeve: 22”Shoulder to shoulder: 18”Chest width: 20

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Vaulted Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Bras Screw Back - EKI Price_over $990 When the piece was framedOriginal 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