Germany. A Mint And Unissued Iron Cross 1939 Second Class Hold 1940 when he was promoted

1940 when he was promoted to Gefreiter

grey backing

he was transferred to England

Harvey is not listed among the officers so he was likely given shore duties

or in military operations against a British army operating in Virginia

Germany. A Mint And Unissued Iron Cross 1939 Second Class Hold 1940 when he was promotedAn Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2. Klasse; a cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; on loop for suspension (unmarked); with its mint and unissued period original ribbon; the obverse with a raised central mobile swastika with the re institution date 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse with the original institution date 1813 in raised numbering on the lower arm; measuring 44. 06 mm