Military Playing Cards
Military-themed playing cards are a type of playing card that features images and designs related to the military. These cards are typically sold as novelty items or souvenirs and feature various military-related imagery such as soldiers, military vehicles, aircraft, and equipment. Military-themed playing cards serve as a way to showcase pride and admiration for the military and its history.
• See also "Most Wanted" • "Wartime" • "Army"
26th Yankee Division
“26th Yankee Division Playing Cards” was designed by Alban B. Butler, Jr and printed by the Press of the Woolly Whale, New York, in 1933.
Anheuser-Busch Army & Navy
This deck is commonly known as the “Anheuser-Busch Spanish-American War deck”, issued at the end of the war.
Army & Navy No.303
Over the years eight different Aces of Spades were used with this brand and the Joker was also modified several times.
Army No.303
The Joker is particularly persuasive, whilst the Ace of Spades has a battle scene involving artillery, with Navy ships in the distance and the statue of the goddess of Freedom in the middle.
Battles in Mexico, 1847
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by Simon Wintle
Uncut proof sheet with Mexican Battle scenes on the aces and portraits of American generals on the court cards.
Bavarian Military Cards
The King of Acorns is supposed to represent Prince Otto; the King of Leaves is Maximilian II; the King of Bells is Ludwig II; the King of Hearts is Ludwig I wearing a general's uniform.
Buffalo soldiers
“Buffalo soldiers” playing cards commemorating African American military men who helped change the face of America.
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Ethics Education playing cards
Ethics Education playing cards produced by the Centre for Military Ethics at King’s College London, 2016.
Global Unrest Playing Cards
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by Adam Wintle
Global Unrest uses a traditional playing card style mixed with a WWII military twist..