Jägerkarte Nr.465

Published November 09, 2023 Updated November 13, 2023

Dondorf Jägerkarte Nr. 465 playing cards dedicated to the theme of hunting, c.1930.

1930 GermanyHuntingSportsDondorf

This double-ended pack of just 36 cards is dedicated to the theme of hunting, and all the number cards, A,6,7,8,9,10 show an animal involved in the sport. The only named card is KH, 'Sanct Hubertus', c. 656 - 30 May 727 AD, patron saint of hunters - see Wikipedia: Hubertus

Dondorf  Nr.465 “Jägerkarte” dedicated to the theme of hunting, c.1930 Dondorf  Nr.465 “Jägerkarte” dedicated to the theme of hunting, c.1930 Dondorf  Nr.465 “Jägerkarte” dedicated to the theme of hunting, c.1930

Above: Dondorf Nr.465 Jägerkarte playing cards dedicated to the theme of hunting, c.1930-1933. 36 cards. The manufacturer's name B. Dondorf GmbH appears on the jack of clubs.

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