Original German WWII Clasp to the Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Pinback - Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz Century The earlier Vietnam War era

The earlier Vietnam War era versions were stamped on the blade while the later post war ones were stamped on top of the crossguard

measuring approximately 14" x  3 3/4"

1915 (Pioneer Saber M

A caltrop is an area denial weapon made up of two or more sharp nails or spines arranged in such a manner that one of them always points upward from a stable base (for example

while the stock and bolt are non-matching

Original German WWII Clasp to the Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Pinback - Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz Century The earlier Vietnam War eraOriginal 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