This Tarock and Schafkopf deck was produced in the 1940s by the Vereinigte Altenburger und Stralsunder Spielkartenfabriken and represents a characteristic example of German playing card production from the wartime and transitional period.
The combination of the ASS tax stamp, the classic Bavarian double-headed court design, and the traditional coat-of-arms back makes this deck a sought-after historical artifact of German playing card culture.
VASS – Vereinigte Altenburger und Stralsunder Spielkartenfabriken, 1940s
Original ASS playing card tax stamp from the period
Design: Bavarian double-headed pattern No. 243
Back design: traditional “coat of arms” motif
36 cards, size approx. 56 × 100 mm
Deck appears unplayed
Clear, well-preserved print quality with authentic historical character
The Acorn King shows a minor age-related irregularity in the upper area (see photo 11), consistent with the deck’s age
Original tuck box included
Clean and structurally intact, without tears or major damage
Very good, stable collector’s condition with light, period-appropriate patina
Excellent overall preservation – ideal for collectors
The deck has been carefully inspected, properly stored, and is offered in the condition described above.
Shipping is handled securely with DHL and includes tracking.
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This is an original, one-of-a-kind item.
