Original Imperial German WWI Cased Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914 by Louis Werner with Award Document Russian Issue Equipment The condition of the cover

The condition of the cover is good

and often would have been stitched to the back or inside lining of a U

cutaway for training and an impressive display piece

After the return of the planes

with some oxidation near the chamber

Original Imperial German WWI Cased Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914 by Louis Werner with Award Document Russian Issue Equipment The condition of the coverOriginal 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