This skat deck was produced during a period when the VEB Altenburger Spielkartenfabrik continued the traditional German court card patterns of the pre-war era with the characteristic precision of late DDR production.
The Halles Pattern II, combined with the classic floral back design, represents a typical example of Altenburg’s output in the 1980s and today stands as an authentic document of East German playing card culture.
Prussian double-headed court cards, Halles Pattern II, German suits, Cœur design
VEB Altenburger Spielkartenfabrik, DDR (East Germany), 1980s
32 cards with rounded corners, size approx. 56 × 100 mm
Back design: floral blue-white pattern
The deck is unplayed and stored in an undamaged transparent plastic case
An authentic skat deck from the Altenburg playing card factory, produced in the 1980s. A nostalgic collectible – ideal as a gift or as an addition to a collection of historical DDR playing cards.
The deck has been carefully inspected and is in the condition described above.
Shipping is carried out securely packed with DHL and tracking.
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This is an original one-of-a-kind item.
