50 Years Faithful Service Cross... good or bad please?

[Hauptmann]

Hi all. Had one... an original way back when I started out and foolishly let it go. Eyeing this one but I'm far from an expert on these. These are the only pics I have. Can anyone tell if this one is good or bad? Any help deeply appreciated!

Many thanks!

Dan

 

[ChrisKelly]

On the surface, this looks like a genuine piece.  Nonetheless, I don't like the "wobbly" inscription on the reverse.  Given the gold-gilding to the wreath, the "50" should look about the same, as the number was also gold-gilded.  That's a weird wear pattern. I also don't like the suspension loop at the top of the cross.  It's too... "tinny". This cross looks strange to me.  Certainly, the ribbon and pin bar on the reverse are likely genuine.  

 

These crosses are desirable, rare, and subsequently, expensive, should you find one.  At best, this cross has been altered, but more likely, it's a fake.

 

Below are some images of genuine crosses for comparison.

 

Source (first image):

 

https://www.germanmilitaria.com/Political/photos/N026290.html

 

 

 

 

Edited 39 minutes ago by ChrisKelly