Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback - Marked K.A.G. U.S. Artwork & Posters remaining there until 5 October

remaining there until 5 October

designed to hold stripper clips for the Mauser k98K rifle

- 8AF bombardment Group Letter Identifiers with 491st Bomb Group "Z" insignia on left shoulder with green zebra stripes as found on the aircraft of the 491st BG

these knives were intended for paratroopers to cut their parachute cords and anything else if they got entangled during a jump

France and Germany

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback - Marked K.A.G. U.S. Artwork & Posters remaining there until 5 OctoberOriginal 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