Vasa Dynasty Playing Cards

The House of Vasa was the royal house of Sweden 1523–1654 and subsequent rulers have emphasized their Vasa descent through a female line. The lineage became divided between adherents to Catholic and Lutheran faith, leading to wars and new alliances more→

Above: original deck printed in chromolithography with enamel finish by Aktieb. J.O. Öberg & Son, Eskilstuna, 1928.

Above: modern reprint by Esselte Öbergs. Images courtesy Matt Probert.

Far Right: the original 1928 back design.