Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse - original or fake?

[AWE]

Hello everybody, my first post here! Also, I'm not an expert in German imperial awards, therefore I need help authenticating the EK2 in the pictures, as I am not sure if it's the real thing or not. Any help appreciated!
PS: These are the best/clearest out of 20 or 30 pics I've got from the seller but if needed, I could ask him to make some more...

[buellmeister]

It is an original period made EKII. It was produced by Konigliches Munzamt Orden of Berlin.

[AWE]

Thank you for the reply, now another question: the seller is asking for 90 EUR (approx. 80 GBP), is it worth it, considering it's only the medal itself (no ribbon/papers)?

[jamie7d7]

Hey AWE, if you stick around you'll soon discover that price/value isn't discussed on here.

However, as a welcome gift (lol) a 1939 EK2 might attract a price like that but for a WW1 EK2 from one of the most common makers, it is a hideously high price and one which you should treat with contempt, call the seller a bounder and a cad before bidding him farewell 👍

Cheers

Jamie

[AWE]

Thank you Jamie and sorry for asking about the value! Learning...

[rbminis]

Hello and welcome to the forum!
What you have been told so far is correct. It should go for about half of what is being asked.
Ralph.

[AWE]

Now this is what I call a great community! Anyway, I've already told the seller ''sorry but no deal unless you cut the asking price in half''! Even so, I will probably look elsewhere for something ''mintier''.
Please expect being asked for further advice (apologies in advance) as this is a very uncharted territory for me...

[rbminis]

Now this is what I call a great community! Anyway, I've already told the seller ''sorry but no deal unless you cut the asking price in half''! Even so, I will probably look elsewhere for something ''mintier''.

Not sure why you would look for something "mintier", this is a fine example of an early KO EK with a sand cast core and no damage. You won't find them in a lot better condition than this.
You just need to find them at a better price.
Ralph.

[Chopperman]

Please expect being asked for further advice (apologies in advance) as this is a very uncharted territory for me...

No need to apologize. We are happy to help out new collectors. For me, I would much
rather give a or on a cross that someone is thinking of buying
then having to tell them after the fact that they just wasted their money on a fake.

Welcome to the forum.

[AWE]

You just need to find them at a better price.
Ralph.

Already solved this part, the seller will let it go for approx. 60% of the initial asking price!