Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Vaulted Iron Cross First Class 1914 marked 800 - EKI German Badges & Signs The company produced the Shipstones

The company produced the Shipstones brand of beer

This image was adopted by the men of the 50th Aero Squadron to represent that their focus was to "clean up on Germany" during WWI

In used but good condition

It features wicker frame construction with wool topped leather visor with bullion oak leaf embroidery and an American eagle cap badge with a gold chinstrap

They were introduced because it created a unique battlefield sound so everyone who heard it knew that a Gas Attack was imminent

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Vaulted Iron Cross First Class 1914 marked 800 - EKI German Badges & Signs The company produced the ShipstonesOriginal Item: Only One Available. Established by Frederick William in 1813 for gallantry in action, the 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 WW1 the lower decoration was freely awarded with 5 million second class types issued. Originally, the Iron Cross was