LOT #74 – Vannini “Pocker” Deck

Winning Bid: $350.00

LOT: #74 Vannini Pocker Deck
CONDITION: 52+2J+OB3 VG
MAKER: Vannini, Firenze
CIRCA: 1945
HOCHMAN:
ESTIMATE: $200-250

Item condition:

SKU: woo-apr-auction2024-italian-military-poker-deck Category: Tags: , ,

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). Cards are soiled but still stiff; box missing top flap. Scarce.