Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. klasse, real or fake?

[Iron Hussar]

Hi all,

This KVK has come up, and wondering what others think about it. I looked through a lot of KVK1 threads comparing - and it looks like a rough copy to me, those marks along the sides of the swords, hilts are causing concern, as well as the rough finish of the rear.

But I did see some rough looking late period ones too, so I thought I would check with you. Good way to learn

It's marked as a Deschler, on the pin and by the seller.

[Christian K]

A bad fake. Pebbling and wreath are appalling. I will post a good example.

[Iron Hussar]

Thanks Chris. I suspected, but very little experience with these crosses.

[Christian K]

I cannot find mine. The hardware is bad as well, matches no variant I know of. Someone else will post there's.

[rbminis]

You can compare with Michael's here.
Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1.Klasse mit Schwertern - Deschler (1)
Ralph.

[Iron Hussar]

Cheers Ralph - the fake stands out like crazy compared to that real beauty!