Germany, Federal Republic. A Mounted Iron Cross 1939 Second Class, Alternative 1957 Version Newly Listed The handle is free of

The handle is free of contact marks or loss

of 80 guns

it was noted that Tierney was in the European theatre for eighteen months when he was "knocked over by a shell explosion" near Zillebeke

Discharge Certificates and assorted research papers

the two ships were the first protected cruisers built by the German Navy

Germany, Federal Republic. A Mounted Iron Cross 1939 Second Class, Alternative 1957 Version Newly Listed The handle is free of(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2. Klasse, 1957 Version). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; the obverse with a raised central oak branch consisting of three leaves, with the re institution date 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse dated 1813 on the six oclock arm; suspended from a loop for suspension from its medal mount; measuring 44. 90 mm (w) x 44. 67 mm (h); in overall