Allan

Do you think it could be a studio 'addition' pasted on? Suspension loop likes thick, like a K&Q? Allan

Rich is right, between ?6000.00-?7000.00 for a nice cased RK if you can find one. Allan

Rich, strikes again!! Any names on the packets Rich? Allan

Another quality piece Rich

Superb RK Rich, your a lucky man.

Well done mate, a very nice a rare example. I look forward to seeing it!!!!

Shed loads of EK, love 'em!!

Very nice Rich, the collection seems to have grown too!!

Wow They are stunning Dave!! Makes me want to run out and start collectoing Luft' awards!!! Allan

Stefen, Nice group. Can you post close up photos of the paper carton for the EK1 case, showing any names? Also a photo of the back if the EK11 packet? Thanks, Allan

Stunning piece Terry, superb example!! Allan

Any idea what the mark/logo is on top of the case, looks abit like LDO??? Allan

Blimey Dave, where do you find them??? Have you got a militaria tree or fairygoddealer??? Allan

Look at the amount of staining to the white satin in the top of the case, and the red ribbon. The red ribbon hasn't any discolouration at all. I'm pretty sure that the press button and catch are modern too. Just my opinion. Allan

and the EK11 is stamped

case open

side view of case

A new addition to my collection for your comments please. Anyone seen a similar case before? Allan

Very nice Dave, worth waiting for ah!! Allan

Well spotted Dave, the one in the middle, in the RK type case. Allan

Notice the way that the ribbon is attched to the inside of the top of the cases mentioned. Allan

Heres are some examples of cased EK11. Three cases at the front are similer to the case being dicussed here, the main difference being the way the ribbon is attached to the inside of the lid. My personal opinion is that as these were private purchase cases, retailers during the Third Reich period would have used up old stock left over from WW1 and produced between the wars before anything else, hence the fact that a WW1 EK11 may very well fit more snuggly than a WW11 EK11. Allan

Looks like a nice one. Is that a mm I see in the ribbon loop? Allan

Here are two cousins that I have just added to my collection. Allan

I agree, 88 firms is a realistic figure. Ever thought who provided firms like say Deumer, who advertised RK in their catalogue (but didn't make them?) with RK? Did all firms make every award and badge produced during the third Reich period, or just manufactered a certain number and sourced, subcontracted out for the rest? Allan