Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback - EKI U.S. Antique Guns The bow comes complete with

The bow comes complete with its original complicated winding machine known as a WINDLASS which is a hand cranking device used to pull back the substantial bowstring utilizing eight hemp cords reducing the difficult by use of a pulley system attached to large steel claws

a carbine for the Major Sergeant and rifles for all others

which translates to "Raban"

which are arrayed in laurel leaves

the wings were stubbed in more of a "V" shape

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback - EKI U.S. Antique Guns The bow comes complete withOriginal 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