Servicio de Hidrografía Naval
125th anniversary of the Argentine Naval Hydrographic Service, 2004.
Spanish-suited pack commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Argentine “Servicio de Hidrografía Naval” (Naval Hydrographic Service, Ministry of Defense), 2004. The non-standard suit symbols are buttons, swords, cleats & bells. The court cards illustrate lighthouses and oceanographic/hydrographic vessels from the Argentinean Navy.
Above: special deck commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Argentinian “Servicio de Hidrografía Naval” (Naval Hydrographic Service), printed by the printmaking department of the Servicio de Hidrografía Naval, 2004. 48 cards + 2 jokers.
By Simon Wintle
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