Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914 with Award Certificate - Martin Lutz Russian Documents Books over the words FOR SERVICE

over the words FOR SERVICE in raised letters

the Battle of Tamai in March 1884 and at the Battle of Kirbekan in February 1885

5 only in the type of engine installed – a geared 200 hp Hispano-Suiza 8b

216 was awarded the Infantry Assault Badge in Silver on 7

It is marked on the bottom of the grip with serial number 36511

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914 with Award Certificate - Martin Lutz Russian Documents Books over the words FOR SERVICEOriginal 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