Original Imperial German WWI Prussian "Vaulted" Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback - Unmarked - EKI Snider Rifle Accessories and the MODELO ARGENTINO 1909

and the MODELO ARGENTINO 1909 marking is still intact and crisp

A magnificent field amputation set from a time when medicine was still as brutal as war

They can be referred to as "Chinese Sabers"

We unfortunately have no cleaning rods small enough in house to give it a proper scrubbing

Also fits Martini Henry Mk I

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian "Vaulted" Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Pinback - Unmarked - EKI Snider Rifle Accessories and the MODELO ARGENTINO 1909Original 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