The father of all cases

[Blitz]

Cases are many and varied, but some stand out from the crowd. Like this one. Custom made, one of a kind. Stylish. Elegant. And sooo... ..Imperial. Not due to it's age though as it's brand new. But because of it's content. VERY Imperial. It has space for 7 awards, but It's not full. Yet. I started this project almost a year ago and it's still not in it's final stage, but It's as final as it will be for years to come, so thats why I'll present it now, or rather soon. Besides the looks and the quality of craftmanship the one thing that makes me place this case before all others is it's size. It's huge compared to those puny EK cases and even the EK sets that AH gave out after the fall of Poland in 1939 seem tiny next to this one. Needless to say, I'm a very happy man.

So as per custom, I'm not going to say whats inside. I'll let you guess, comment and discuss untill next week and then I'll open it up. So untill then, enjoy..

[Stogieman]

I'm thinking Finnish...........

[Paul C]

A large medal bar and several pin back orders.

Edited June 2, 2006 by Paul C

[Guest Rick Research]

Brand new? MADE new? Or changed from something else?

I know what that pussy cat is-- no sword, no armored elbow.

So who did you get to MAKE this?

[Stogieman]

OK, Rick gave me clues..........

[Blitz]

Brand new? MADE new? Or changed from something else?

I know what that pussy cat is-- no sword, no armored elbow.

So who did you get to MAKE this?

It's brand new and made in England by Tony Yeomans. I posted a similar thread in WAF with a poll:

http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/sho...ad.php?t=160574

Some of the alternatives there are rather creative..

[Blitz]

Here is a little something to demonstrate the size of da case. See that small blur next to the big case?

[Daniel Murphy]

I would say it is the OZL. It must be to hold 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th classes. So you probably already have the 1st class set or a deal is in the works.

Dan Murphy

Edited June 5, 2006 by Daniel Murphy

[Blitz]

Hmm.. A rather obvious choise. Except that OZL doesn't have those classes, atleast not literally.

[Blitz]

Tomorrow the lid will open and reveal it's contents in all it's splendor.

[Stogieman]

Geez.... talk about a tease............

[webr55]

I know that type of lion... can't wait to see the inside!

Hm, seven... probably counting merit crosses and medal??

Edited June 7, 2006 by webr55

[Blitz]

Unveiling of the curtain... No need to be Green with envy.

[Blitz]

A closer view. As you can see there is still room for the 1st and 2nd cl. commanders. I was going to get the 2nd cl. but my American trip made it impossible..

[Blitz]

I've had the 2nd cl. RKs for quite some time and the merit cross has been with me for 7 months now. This is a long term project after all..

[Blitz]

The merit cross up close. One of 3237 awarded between 1896-1918.

[Blitz]

1st. cl. RK with swords. 14 carat gold. Not an easy piece to acquire especially in real gold. Got lucky about 8 months ago. 514 of these were awarded during ww1 to majors and of those about half were golden and the rest silver-gilt.

Edited June 8, 2006 by Blitz

[Blitz]

Reverse.

[Blitz]

1st cl. RK. Also 14 carat gold, manufactured around the turn of the century. Came to me early this year. Slightly easyer to get when compared to the 1st. cl. with swords, but the difference in numbers is large. 5445 awarded between 1866-1918.

[Blitz]

Reverse.

[Blitz]

And my primary display at the moment. Thank you watching and I hope you'll enjoy the pics.

[dond]

Very nice. Keep us informed as you finish filling the case.

thanks for showing it.

[Gerd Becker]

Wow, Antii, that was worth the wait BEAUTIFUL!!!

Hope, you can fill the rest of the case soon

[Blitz]

Thank you both.

[Stogieman]

Beautiful arrangement Antti!