Original Ritterkreuz?

[Richtofen]

I bouight this at a big event in oregon and the guy who sold it to me A claimed it was an iron cross and sold it to me for 150$ and B said it came from an estate sale of an old retired US Army Colonel I can tell however that its a knights crss but is it original?






please let me know if better pictures are needed

[Franz1944]

Bad Detail and ring are not good.

Check this link and see if you see a varaint that maches
Knights Cross Photo Database - Wehrmacht-Awards.com Militaria Forums

[MD Helmets]

Ehhh yeah I'm not thinking this is good. It looks one piece,among other problems, like the beading and numbers. I don't like it but wait for others to chime in.

[wood]

[QUOTE=Richtofen;541418]I bouight this at a big event in oregon and the guy who sold it to me A claimed it was an iron cross and sold it to me for 150$ and B said it came from an estate sale of an old retired US Army Colonel I can tell however that its a knights crss but is it original?


simple answer. NO.

[Adrian]

Both ribbon and cross are very poor fakes. I suggest you get your money back asap and next time you see a RK for $150 remember that originals will be priced between $7000 - $9000.

[Woolgar]

Oh dear, the worst I have seen

Nick

[Glenn66]

Sorry buddy, you've been had.

[Scout]

Swastika and date looks almost melted and not sharp at all.
Too bad.
At least you did not get taked for the price of a genuine RK as quoted above.

[Paul D]

Oh dear, the worst I have seen

Nick

Agree with Nick this really is one of the worst fakes i've seen it isn't even worth $150 !!

[Walkwolf]

The ribbon ring appears to be a paper clip ! ?

Sorry, Richtofen. It is worth about $20-$25 as a 'replica'. The guy preyed on you
by feeding you a line, and you fell for it. I'd say that was pretty rotten.........!

You could have purchased an original Iron Cross Second Class for under $150.