An authentic fire brigade quartett from the GDR era, combining technical history with traditional card game culture. Published by Verlag für Lehrmittel Pößneck and produced by the renowned Altenburg Playing Card Factory, this set represents the educational-style quartett games typical of the 1980s.
The cards illustrate various fields of firefighting technology – from classic fire engines to breathing apparatus and alarm systems – offering a broad insight into historical equipment and operational methods.
Original fire brigade quartett, Verlag für Lehrmittel Pößneck
Manufacturer: VEB Altenburger Spielkartenfabrik, Altenburg (GDR)
Dating: 1980s
Contents: 32 cards (8 complete quartets)
Extra card: 1 instruction/explanation card included
Card size: approx. 10 × 7 cm
Back design: red-white pattern
Themes: fire engines, ladders, pumps, extinguishing devices, breathing apparatus, watercraft, uniforms, alarm systems
Condition cards: unplayed, very well preserved
Condition box: original tuck box, undamaged
A characteristic educational quartett game from the GDR, combining technical understanding with playful learning – today a sought-after collectible in the field of East German memorabilia and historical playing cards.
The card set has been carefully inspected, cleanly stored, and is in the condition described above.
Shipping is carried out securely packaged with DHL and tracking.
If you have any questions or would like additional detail photos, feel free to reach out at any time. This is an original one-of-a-kind item.
