Ritterkreuz des Kriegsverdienstkreuzes mit Schwertern. Presumably fake?

[Eduard]

Hello!

I acquired this piece for fairly cheap, and with the rarity of the Ritterkreuz des Kriegsverdienstkreuzes mit Schwertern in the first place, I am highly skeptical of it being real. Additionally it lacks a makers mark, and the edges are unclean, however I am hoping someone with more experience than me could offer a more knowledgeable opinion before I delegate this piece as something to use with a reenactment uniform.

Thanks!
Eduard.

[Adrian]

I believe you are correct in your assessment. It's a not an original cross in my opinion.