Iron Cross 1st Class 1939 with 3 round - Fake or not?

[balab]

Hi guy, i bought this iron cross 1st class, I can't understand if it is original or not.
you can help me?
this iron cross is particular because it has the 3 round

[Dennis Redler]

The cross looks multi-piece (sandwiched see photo 2) but I've never seen that type of engraving before. Doesn't look hand engraved to me. To perfect to be hand stamped. The letters are identical to each other. It looks more like 'Spindle Cutter' engraving which I believe is modern. The lettering could have been added later.
Let's hear from our other members.
Just noticed that the L/16 designation is double struck...kinda sloppy

[John G.]

The cross looks multi-piece (sandwiched see photo 2) but I've never seen that type of engraving before. Doesn't look hand engraved to me. To perfect to be hand stamped. The letters are identical to each other. It looks more like 'Spindle Cutter' engraving which I believe is modern. The lettering could have been added later.
Let's hear from our other members.
Just noticed that the L/16 designation is double struck...kinda sloppy

The "engraving" also is too "good" (over done!) to be true....I have my doubts about the EK itself, but I wouldn't touch the engravings with a ten foot pole. I wouldn't believe it, or "buy" it, or the engravings.... meant to deceive IMHO.
John G.

[balab]

So you think this is probably a fake, right?
I ask so at least I put my heart in peace
Thanks

[John G.]

IMO, yes a very overdone fake!
John G.

[William Kramer]

It is marked L/16 for S&L on it?

No, this would not be correct.

William Kramer