War Merit Cross, repro or real

[Uhlan]

A friend and WA member that couldnt get a signal asked me to see if this was real or not. Thanks

[Das Mike]

Fake I think sorry. Would expect to see three lines at angles on either side of the loop bars on the top of the award.

[RonR]

For comparison....


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[RonR]

11

[Volksgrenadier 44]

It wouldn't be for my collection sir, sorry!

Ross

[Burkhard45]

Thanks Uhlan, I appreciate you posting the pictures for me.

It appears that the tails on the "9"s on the cross I am looking at are fatter and more pointed than the 9s on the other cross posted here for comparison. Also, the top arm of the swastika is pointing to a different line than the other cross here.

Would Deschler have production variations in the dies, or would all Deschler pieces have the exact same features throughout production? This cross seems very well made.

The ribbon on this piece does not have the tie strings, just a loose thread on either end of the ribbon like most unissued KVKII ribbons are.

[Chet Sowersby]

The pebbling on the obverse and well as the reverse does not match with known originals. Missing as well is the small dimple on the lower oak leaf (left hand side) of the obverse. A reproduction IMO

Chet