Germany, Wehrmacht. A Presentation Case For A 1939 Iron Cross I Class certificate_of_authenticity it was noted that Tierney

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

three church anniversary brochures

and 6 months later he was made a Rottenfuhrer (group leader

the wreckage bursting into flames

Dark cherrywood-coloured wooden handle with embedded bronze eagle displays light wear and is free of dents

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Presentation Case For A 1939 Iron Cross I Class certificate_of_authenticity it was noted that Tierney(Etui fr Eisernes Kreuz 1939 I. Klasse). Constructed of heavy card stock with a faux black leather exterior, the lid bearing a silver embossed Cross Patte, the interior with a white satin type lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a slotted beige velvet medal bed, opening with a functional spring catch with exterior stud release and a functional metal hinge, unmarked, measuring 68 mm (w) x 65 mm (l) x 24 mm (h), with minor material fatigue evident,