Original German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 - KO Marked Flags & Signs Serial number 226497 is found

Serial number 226497 is  found on the receiver below the maker mark

some original bluing

AS A MARK OF ESTEEM FROM A FEW FRIENDS

with the last units disbanding in early 1946

The regiment was formed in 1910 and served overseas in both World War I and World War II

Original German WWI Prussian Iron Cross First Class 1914 - KO Marked Flags & Signs Serial number 226497 is foundOriginal 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