Verdienstkreuz Kriegshilfsdienst 1916 - REAL OR FAKE

[thecyclist64]

Hi guys, picked this up quite cheaply this morning. Just need a little info about its authenticity. Any other info would also be appreciated.

[Chopperman]

I've never heard of the these being faked but having said that,
I don't like the ribbon. It's hard for me to tell from the photo but
it almost looks like the ribbon is looped on one edge and knotted
on the other. An original ribbon would be looped on both edges.

[rbminis]

I agree with Greg,
Likely an original award with a replacement ribbon.
Ralph.

[thecyclist64]

Thanks guys. I forgot to mention that I never for one moment believed that the ribbon was period; It's clearly synthetic, but that's OK so long as the medal is real