Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914 with Ribbon and Soldier’s Death Notice Taken from Newspaper - Johann Feneberg, Reserve Jager Battalion Stretcher Bearer Magazines for Keyston Bros

for Keyston Bros

If you have read the book The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe

The solid wood base features a cast iron removable ashtray

however the swivel in front of the trigger guard is currently frozen

All versions and variants were manufactured under license by the Springfield Armory between 1892 and 1903 and famously served as the longarm during the Spanish–American War

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914 with Ribbon and Soldier’s Death Notice Taken from Newspaper - Johann Feneberg, Reserve Jager Battalion Stretcher Bearer Magazines for Keyston BrosOriginal 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