Authentic Deumer or Latvian Fake Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse ?

[Millenial Newb]

What do you think of this one? I've made image compilations of authentic Deumers and Latvian fakes to reference in my search, but still have a hard time telling them apart. The beading and frame are a lot better looking than the last fake I posted, and I've yet to see a fake this frosty, but the date looks a bit suspect to me.

[Adrian]

Nothing wrong with this EK, perfectly good, original example in very nice condition. The date is absolutely fine.

There are a few more examples for you to compare to here.

[Millenial Newb]

Thanks Adrian. I'd seen/saved all those pics but was still on the fence. Someone said they focus on the "3"s when evaluating the Latvians and that's what was throwing me off here. I can't tell a difference!

This is the non-magnetic version of the Deumer. Do you know is that rarer, or more common?

[Adrian]

The Latvian fakes are more about the different shape of frame for me.
If you look back, Robert added a photo showing the differences in frame profile. The Latvians seem to have straight arms that flare at the ends whereas the Deumer Schinkels have a more graduated flare.

[rbminis]

I've asked before, please read this thread regarding posting in this section of the forum.
The Use of German Terminology.
Ralph.