Deck was produced for the 5th U.S. Army, 34th “Red Bull” infantry division stationed in Italy during WWII. Bold indices, non-standard stylized courts of that era and red & black pinup/bull skull back design. One Joker is pinup, one is Hitler/Mussolini). Scarce. March 2024 issue of CTD, Auction Lot #74 = $350.
Lot #42: Vannini “Pocker” Deck
Starting bid: $200.00
LOT #42: Vannini “Pocker” Deck
CONDITION: 52+2J EX No Box
MAKER: Vannini, Firenze
CIRCA: 1945
HOCHMAN:
ESTIMATE: $220-$300
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