EK 1914 EK packets and boxes

[Stogieman]

We see hundreds of the thousands of EK2's awarded in WW1...... but what about the packets? Not many found as most were tossed away almost immediately. I've seen a number of the "Retailer" named packets over the years. Some common and colorful, many just elegant in their simplicity....... But the real gems to me are the plain blue wrappers the crosses left the manufacturer in. So far, I've seen plain packets in paper and wax paper, paper packets ink-stamped in purple with the following makers: "KO", "W" & "S&W". How about you? What ones have you seen or do you have in your collection?

Here's a basic retailer packet. This maker was not a manufacturer, but rather a "jobber".... these can be fun to collect in and of themselves. You'll see them with all sorts of hand-written notes as to recipient, contents, units, etc.

[Stogieman]

Here's another example:

[Stogieman]

Here's an example of the plain blue packet, made in the thousands and tossed. How many do you have? This one is ink-stamped with a purple "KO"

[Stogieman]

Here's one with only a "K"

[Stogieman]

This one was interesting. pretty sure I was the first person to open it. Stone-cold mint in the tissue, in the blue wrapper!

[Stogieman]

Last one from me for now....... this example was a plain/unmarked blue wax bag with cross and ribbon inside!

[Stogieman]

All right, maybe one more. This one stamped for "S&W"

[stevo4361]

Thanks Stogieman for sharing those! I have to admit that I had never even thought about the 1914 EK II packets before, very interesting to see some.

Kind Regards,

Steve

[Stogieman]

Hi Steve, thanks! I'm hoping we can catalogue the different known types. I'm very curious as to how many people have different examples than these. I have another plain one that came in today with a parade-mounted EK2. Nothing else, just the packet & cross and an ausweiss!

[Stogieman]

Hmmmmmm, no response?? Guess I'll try and wake you up with this Oldenburg Freidrich August Cross, Second Class... an EK2 equivalent. In packet of course...

[Stogieman]

Here's another "jobber" packet...... that came with an EK2

[stevo4361]

Haha I'll respond again Stogieman,

That Oldenburg Freidrich August Cross looks absolutely mint! Does not look it's age at all, a beautiful specimen. Any chance for some closer shots of it please? (Not to interrupt your thread on EK packets, sorry)

Kind Regards,

Steve

[Stogieman]

Hi Steve, these are my archive photos so no closer ones available. I've had about ~6 of these in the packet. Once had an FAK1 in the same style of packet. This one was the best though, as mint as can be in the tissue wrap inside!

[Stogieman]

C'mon Gals & Guys! Nobody else has these little packets to share??

[joe campbell]

why, yes rick, i do...

i most certainly do....

(with regards to laurel and hardy!)

all o' y'all (that's plural of y'all here in NC...)

may have seen the obverse of this in The Iron Time,

but the reverse is nice, too.

it came with what i think is an unissued 1914 EK 2,

with MM "G" on the reverse ring.

joe

[joe campbell]

the reverse with an inkstamped 1917 in the lower left hand corner,

and Karl Somebody in the upper left.

joe

[joe campbell]

and finally, the way it opens up.

kinda clever and space-saving.

hope you enjoy!

joe

[Dave B]

How about this one?

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Both cross and packet are marked EW

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Outside of pack stamped with an EK.

I shouldn't really be posting this because as of this morning the cross and packet now belong to Gordon....sorry mate

Dave

[Stogieman]

Ooooooooo, EW is one I have not seen before, nor have I seen one with the facsimile EK stamped on it! Very nice!

[Marcus H]

There's definatley scope in the Imperial awards for packets !!!!

I've been contemplateing giving up TR awards in packets & boxes and collecting Imperial, can you show me more of these wonderful packets and their medals.

[Stogieman]

Be Careful what you ask for Marcus, this is a serious disease you're contemplating! ;>)

[Stogieman]

Just to stoke the fires of Marcus, as it were. Here's the Lippe Cross For Merit in War, another EK2 equivalent from this small Duchy........ in the original issue packet!!

[Dave B]

Ooooooooo, EW is one I have not seen before, nor have I seen one with the facsimile EK stamped on it! Very nice!

I knew I shouldn't have sold it to Gordon ....ah well,it's gone to a good home

Dave

[Stogieman]

Hi Dave, I'm quite sure that not only will Gordon take good care of it, he'll put it in his book!

[Dave B]

Hi Dave, I'm quite sure that not only will Gordon take good care of it, he'll put it in his book!

I think it was in anyway,I'm pretty sure I supplied Gordon with some scans of it. Yes you are right,it will be well looked after!

Dave