Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Rudolf Wächtler & Lange in Original Case - EKI US Civil War Neither the post WWI British

Neither the post WWI British aircraft Lewis nor the Japanese copy featured the distinctive thick barrel shroud of the original gun (although ground based versions generally retained it)

In 1878 a Second British Invasion was attempted and by 1880 it appeared that Afghanistan was firmly under British Control

The rear sight is not marked "R" for rifle

The compass is affixed to a mounting bracket

Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Rudolf Wächtler & Lange in Original Case - EKI US Civil War Neither the post WWI BritishOriginal Items: Only One Available. This an excellent cased example of a WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939, with a Magnetic core, flat design, and straight pin attachment. It is maker marked on the back with Prsidialkanzlei des Fhrers Lieferant (Presidential Chancellery Supplier) number 100 on the underside of the pin, which represents Rudolf Wchtler & Lange of Mittweida, Saxony. The medal is in very good condition. The silver plate is retained quite