Kc by Meybauer

[Dietrich Maerz]

Pieter,

they even come with strange looking swords (handpainted, I guess). And maybe it is a Juncker, too. I don't know.

Dietrich

[Brian S]

Nice early recipient of the swords in March 1942. Clearly the Herr Oberst isn't wearing paint.

[Dave Kane]

Does anyone ever recall seeing this 'type' of cross in a case and its OUTER CARTON?

[Dietrich Maerz]

Dave,

I think Allan has two with the case (but no outer carton).


Dietrich

[Dave Kane]

Yes, I recall those Dietrich and although my view of these crosses isn't a secret I thought I'd throw the thought out as I can't recall it asked in past go-arounds!!!

[Dietrich Maerz]

But what would it proove or dis-aproove? Cases, cartons, ribbons, oaks, loops... all can be switched, re-aranged, as we know.

Dietrich

[Dave Kane]

The outer cartons were maker marked! Switching and mixing and matching would be most difficult!!!

[Brian S]

So what can you show of the chronology of outer cartonage. It's my knowledge these were early crosses no later than early 1943 for mine.

[Dietrich Maerz]

Touché<O</O

[Dave Kane]

Thanks Dietrich!!


Brian, wouldn't an 'early' made item be much more likely to be packaged well...

[Brian S]

I know almost nothing about cartonage. I lean entirely on Marcus and you for info regarding that. The only original cartonage that survived WWI was the PlM box and a couple of others. As for WWII I have numerous Luft boxes and EK1 boxes and Spange boxes. But the paper packets and outer cartonage is somthing I know nothing about. Not that I wouldn't covet the nice L/12 Juncker RK cartonage. No mistaking that one.