Help needed with Knight's Cross of the War Merit Cross withSwords

[peterwyndavies]

I have seen this Knight's Cross of the War Merit Cross with Swords. I have not seen one before, but noticed that it was larger than the First Class version. The dealer was kind enough to allow me to photograph it and I would be grateful for opinions on it, since I am considering purchasing it.
The pictures are not great but I hope that they may be enough to allow some people to form an opinion.
In particular the close ups of the maker's mark did not come out, but at least its position can be ascertained, which is on the reverse of the ring which is part of the medal.
I think that it was 75.
Iattach some photographs and apologise for the paucity of information.
Thanks,
Peter

[peterwyndavies]

Another view of the medal.

[peterwyndavies]

Yet another view.

[peterwyndavies]

One more view.

[jagdpanther]

This one is no good! Sorry...

Soft detail and far from known accepted makers.

Post-war!

/peter

[peterwyndavies]

Thanks Peter. It is possible that the maker's number that I gave is incorrect. I did not think to record it because I thought that it would have been clear on the photograph, which was taken with my phone, so not the best quality!
I could telephone the dealer to ask him what the number is in case it is different.
Thanks,
Peter.

[bytown]

Not for me. Lacks quality.

Wayne

[byterock]

keep looking.

Even with the cell phone photos one can see it is a cast copy.

Look uner the 1939 you will a sure sign of a cast copy a large bubble

[Seiler]

A cast Fake as stated.Non of the features noted on a genuine
X are seen,or,even with better pics,not there.
Sorry.Look for a better one.
(Try Hermann Historica Auction in April)
Seiler

[peterwyndavies]

Thanks Wayne, byterock and Seiler. I can see what you mean byterock ,when you refer top the "Bubble" mark. It is definately one to avoid and I am grateful for everyone's advice and interest in this matter.
It is always best to try and check things up before buying if possible, and an absolute must when looking at high end items. It is fortunate indeed that one can lean on the expertise of people like yourselves.
Thanks everyone,
Peter.

[jagdpanther]

Is the marking "L/52" or "L/58"?

How much does it cost?

/peter

[peterwyndavies]

Hi Peter.
The mark is just 75 I'm fairly sure. He didn't have a price on it but said that he would be open to sensible offers in the "hundreds" If I was happy with it. I can telephone him and ask him exactly what the number is if you like.
Thanks,
Peter.

[Seiler]

With respect,dont waste your time.Its just not real.
Seiler

[Ischak]

very raw details

[Steve Campbell]

I would usually not weigh in on an item like this as a do not know enough, but one look at this one and you can see it's not good. As previously stated, the details are soft and it's of very poor quality.