Authentic Eisernes Kreuz 2 or fake?

[BlitzC]

Doubt the authenticity of this EK2 bought in Nuremberg. Rusty around the corner of the Swastika and of the core. Magnetic core.
Can’t see the 3 piece frame seam line at the edge of the arm. Lines are do found at the side of the arms, are they casting lines?
Hard to me if the EK2 is authentic or a repo. If it is authentic, could anyone figure out the manufacturer? Thanks

[thecyclist64]

Picture number 2 shows a seam line indicative of a 3 piece construction. I'm no expert, others will hopefully be along shortly. The ribbon also looks genuine. Is the core magnetic?

[BlitzC]

Picture number 2 shows a seam line indicative of a 3 piece construction. I'm no expert, others will hopefully be along shortly. The ribbon also looks genuine. Is the core magnetic?

Yes, the core is magnetic. Can tell the manufacturer? Thank you.

[BlitzC]

Thank you rbminis for helping adjust the photos. I use mobile phone to publish the thread, the photo orientation is a headache. Any threads tell how to do?

[rbminis]

Thank you rbminis for helping adjust the photos. I use mobile phone to publish the thread, the photo orientation is a headache. Any threads tell how to do?

You might try this one.
Can I upload photos when I use my iPhone?
It also has a couple links to other threads about this issue.
Ralph.

[Nick Hessens]

Floch fake sadly.

Regards,
Nick

[BlitzC]

Floch fake sadly.

Regards,
Nick

Thanks, I always doubt it. Could you give more information on how you judge it？

[Nick Hessens]

Thanks, I always doubt it. Could you give more information on how you judge it？

They are three piece and die struck. The frame and date design simply don't match any known original.

Regards,
Nick

[rbminis]

Thanks, I always doubt it. Could you give more information on how you judge it？

They are three piece and die struck. The frame and date design simply don't match any known original.

Regards,
Nick

I would also like to say that it takes years of study.
I don't really study them, and I will not post an opinion if I can not come to some form of conclusion.
Ralph.

[BlitzC]

Thank you both. learnt a lot from you.