1870 Ek2 "Famous Military Medals"

[Chopperman]

Another resent purchase off ebay.

I know I have shown one of these before but for some reason I like these
little toys.

A 1870 Ek2 collectible made by the Lowell Toys Mfg company of NY.
This one is still on it's sale card and it's original plastic wrap. But slightly
damaged.

[Chopperman]

damn little things are addicting

[Wilko]

I've not seen these before Greg, but I like them and I can see why you do as well. Thanks for showing them. Wilko

[Grausig13]

I have an 1870 myself, though when I got it I thought it was a veteran's piece or something of that nature, up to the 1930's. Nice to get the scoop, and see it is from a New York toymaker. Amazes me the stuff made in the Northeast that we would never think was all US made back then.

[buellmeister]

Greg,

I have never seen these before either. Interesting is an understatement. Pretty neat, indeed!

Joel

[TabsTabs1964]

The only one I've seen for sale in Spain, is offered for 40 euros (approximately 49 dollars)





I truly understand that you like these little wonders, Greg.

Best regards

[Chopperman]

I only buy them when I can get them cheap. $10 -$15 max.
There is one on US ebay right now for $69 being sold as a "Iron Cross
Commemorative Medal" and there was one just resently for $169 that was
said to be a "Original 1870 iron Cross Miniature"

[Gwar]

Never seen these before.. At least their honest "Authentic Reproductions" G

[Chopperman]

I've been told that at one time these were given out as premiums inside breakfast cereal boxes,
but I have not been able to confirm this.

[MAP]

I've been told that at one time these were given out as premiums inside breakfast cereal boxes,
but I have not been able to confirm this.

What brand of cereal? Let me go over to my Mom's house and see if she has any down the basement