Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross Second Class 1914 with Ribbon Russian Artillery Holster does show a bit

Holster does show a bit of water staining

Glider troopers of the 319th and 320th Glider Field Artillery battalions and the 325th Glider Infantry Regiment instead arrived in Italy by landing craft at Maiori (319th) and Salerno (320th

the 1st Battalion commander

The attack bent and threatened to break the American lines in what would be called the Battle of the Bulge

The rear sight is not marked "R" for rifle

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross Second Class 1914 with Ribbon Russian Artillery Holster does show a bitOriginal 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