a protective packaging for eggs comprising a containing part and a covering part , said parts being superimposable and , interchangeable , including a top wall , a bottom wall and two opposed lateral walls , and being obtained from flat , single piece punched members that are distinct and separated or hinge - connected and being , provided with fastening members in the superimposed condition ; each of which has a predetermined number of complementary half - housings for eggs , and which in the superimposed condition of said containing and covering parts constitute complete housing suitable for supporting eggs therein in a shock - free manner and in a spaced relationship with respect to said top , bottom and lateral walls .