Czech Annexation Medals with packets

[Tom Yanacek]

Hello to all,

I bought two Czech Annexation Medals with packets over the weekend at the MAX Show. They were $30 and $20 respectively, so I couldn't pass them up.

The first set came with a Gebrüder Godet, Berlin packet and a brooch-mounted Czech Medal. I doubt that this set was originally paired together as brooch-mounted Annexation Medals came in cases, not paper packets. The packet has no designation on the front, which is typical for Annexation Medal packets.

[Tom Yanacek]

This second set came with a Otto Fechler, Bernsbach packet. It is possible that this set was originally paired together, but one cannot be certain. Again, there is no medal designation on the front of the packet.

[luftkrieg]

Tom,

Great items and a great little bargain!

Well done sir!

Best
Pierce

[Tom Yanacek]

Thanks, Pierce!

Here are some better pictures of the packets:

Godet packet:

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maker markings:

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Fechler packet:

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maker mark:

[Stepdale]

Very nice Tom! I collect packeted ones from Gablonz makers, but there were a lot of other makers. These are the first I've seen from these two.
Dale

[Antonio Scapini]

You made a very good business Tom. These packets are rarer than the medals.

Both are beautiful sets, and from these far pictures it seems medals have the same design.

[Tom Yanacek]

Thank you!

Thanks for the additional comments, Dale and Antonio.

Best regards,
Tom

[Tom Yanacek]

.... and from these far pictures it seems medals have the same design.

Hi Antonio,

I agree. Both of the medals look identical, design-wise. Good eye!

Best regards,
Tom


Here are larger pictures showing the fronts side by side:

(Both medals measure 32.12mm in diameter.)

[Tom Yanacek]

And here is a comparison of the reverse sides:

[Tom Yanacek]

Actually, the only difference I see is that the one the left has a split suspension ring while the one on the right has a brazed suspension ring. Obviously, the one on the right was not made to accommodate a brooch-mounted ribbon.

[Rommel1933]

Really fun to buy the basics that have a unique packet to them. Nice addition Tom!

Scott

[Tom Yanacek]

This Czech Annexation Medal was acquired today at a small military show. The guy had a case of lead fakes and this was the only item that was real.

Best regards,
Tom