Skat deck by F.X. Schmid Munich, Prussian double-ended pattern, German-suited cards, IREKS advertising back, tax stamp No. 51 – 1920s

An authentic skat deck from the 1920s by the traditional card maker F.X. Schmid, Munich.

The deck shows the Prussian double-ended pattern with German suits – finely printed, strongly coloured and bearing the original German Reich playing card tax stamp “DEUTSCHES REICH” on the Ace of Hearts. The tax office number 51 refers to Munich and supports a dating to the main period of use in the 1920s, around 1923–1929.

Particularly attractive is the rare green and white advertising back for IREKS. The reverse design mentions “Zirbens-Fertig-Sauerteig”, “Miliose” and “Millifarin”, referring to historical baking, sourdough and malt-based products. This makes the deck not only a classic playing card item, but also a small piece of early brand and bakery history.

Historical skat deck by F.X. Schmid, Munich

Prussian double-ended pattern with German suits

Date: circa 1923–1929

German Reich tax stamp “DEUTSCHES REICH” with tax office number 51 Munich

Advertising back for IREKS, Kulmbach

Reverse text with “Zirbens-Fertig-Sauerteig”, “Miliose” and “Millifarin”

Advertising reference to the historical bakery, sourdough and baking ingredients industry

Rounded corners

Card size: approx. 101 × 57 mm

Condition: used, but overall nicely preserved – strong colours, authentic age patina and a collectible overall appearance

Some cards show small creases and age-related signs of use

The Eight of Hearts and the Ten of Hearts each have a visible corner flaw

The signs of use are clearly described and underline the authentic character of this historical advertising and collector’s deck

Supplied in a clear protective case for storage and presentation

A beautiful and culturally interesting individual piece for collectors of historical playing cards, advertising cards and early German brand advertising. The combination of F.X. Schmid Munich, tax stamp No. 51 and IREKS advertising back makes this deck a highly appealing witness to the playing card and advertising culture of the 1920s.

The card deck has been checked by me, stored carefully and is in the condition described.
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