Strange "65" EK 2

[Alex K.]

Hi,
got this strange Iron Cross 2. Class maker marked 65. I was told it was part of a grouping of a LW German Cross Holder, the source is reliable. It´s a 3 piece construction cross with magnetic core. Need your opinion on this one as it differs from the "65" i know in many ways.
Thanks

[Alex K.]

Close up of maker mark

[all1knew]

reproduction IMO. Maybe Stuttgart fake?

William Kramer

[Gew44]

Is not a classic K&Q, IMO fake cross.

[reichenberg]

Certainly a fake, even the 65 looks wrong somehow.

[Martin Gödel]

It doesn't look good. EKs K&Q are my favourite, but I don't like this one at all... As reichenberg syas, not even the mm looks good. It's better not to pay too much attention to the stories one is told when buying any TR decoration or medal. It is the EK you buy, not the story.

[Woolgar]

Spurious for sure

Nick

[Tony T-S]

Looks almost like a rounder frame. Which faker does these?