Gambling Memorabilia Day 1
Sat, May 6, 2017 11:00AM EDT - Sun, May 7, 2017 11:00AM EDT
Lot 287
Vannini “Military Poker” Playing Cards.
Estimate: $800 - $1,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Vannini “Military Poker” Playing Cards. Florence, ca. 1945. 52 + 2J + OB. Near mint. Pack was printed for the 5th U.S. Army stationed in Italy during World War II. Their emblem was a red bull skull that appears on the backs with a pinup and on one of the jokers showing Hitler and Mussolini getting stuck in their rear ends by the bull horns. Courts, jokers and backs drawn in Art Deco style.
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