Original German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 in Original Case - KO Marked Display Guns & Parts Sets and a group dating from

and a group dating from the First World War came from the Elswick Ordnance Company

included is the coated canvas roll

They received the nickname of "The Delhi Spearman" by the Sepoy mutineers

Barrow Hepburn & Gale Ltd

Original German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 in Original Case - KO Marked Display Guns & Parts Sets and a group dating fromOriginal 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