Ritterkreuz,,,,opinions wanted

[militarymania]

would like to hear comments on this medal,,,thanks,<Robert

[Desertrat1921]

thats amazing mate (not an expert so cant be any help reguarding autheticity) does it still have its ribbon?

[militarymania]

ribbon and case being offered separately....here is the pic of that,,,

[Desertrat1921]

im sure the cross is good as the beading and edges look ok but not sure about case.....still id wait for one of the guys with more experiance to see it first.....looks good though

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Robert, it is a fake. Note the inner rounded corners to the frame.

Cheers, Ade.

[Adrian]

I agree with Ade that it's a fake. I believe it is based upon a Juncker, certainly the dates are a very close match to this maker's RKs. The suspension loop atop the frame is also closely modelled on the Juncker style. However, the frames are certainly not from Juncker. It's a very good copy, made to deceive and to the casual observer it might be considered to be good but closer inspection and comparison to originals show it to be what it is - a good fake.
If it was an original I would be very concerned that the cross was being offered for sale seperately from it's ribbon and case. Why on earth would anyone split up a set like this if genuine?
What is the price being asked Robert?

[Desertrat1921]

id of never of guessed that its fake....back to studying me thinks.....