Strange RK case

[Dave Kane]

I think that this 'type' of case is a variation '57 and rather uncommon.

[Peter Wiking]

I think that this 'type' of case is a variation '57 and rather uncommon.

Could well be.

Happy New Year
Peter

[Franco]

Hi,
I think Dave Kane has hit the nail on the head here,as the case came with a non S&L 57 RK.I thought the cross was a lot later than the case,but maybe not.
I was hoping to identify the case maker especialy if it was of WW2 vintage,this would have been usefull.
Anyway I will now post both in the 57 forum as an example of a non S&L second pattern RK.Thanks to all contributers of the thread.
Franco

[Matthieu]

Bumping this thread from 2006 to 2010, as I have recently acquired an 1957 S&L RK with similar case.

Has there been any more info as to these being 57er or just postwar reproductions ???

Thanks
Mathijs

[Matthieu]

Anyone ..... ???

[Bob Hritz]

These cases were used by firma Rudolf Souval for their 1950s to1960s production Knight's Crosses. The later 1960s cases had foam rubber under the top silk. This, however, has been re-placed by many collectors.

This style of case is strictly post-war.

Bob Hritz

[Bob Coleman]

I recall buying my first RK, which was a fake, in one of these around 1964.