Iron cross 2nd class Bogus?

[upbeek]

Gentlemen
I picked this up today and wondered if it has a chance, it is three piece construction with iron core I thought it might be either post WW1 original or a complete fake?
Kind regards Chay

[Dansson]

It's an authentic KO produced cross.

[upbeek]

Wow that’s a relief! Thank you.
Is it WW1 manufacturing? Or made after WW1
Kind regards Chay

[joelhall]

Looks like it has been refurbished at some point (paint work), but wartime manufacture.

[upbeek]

Thank you Joel
I’m pleased with it, the core is quite loose inside the frame and the join is hardly noticeable, I can’t see the ring without possibly damaging the ribbon so il leave it alone.
Kind regards Chay