Vasa Dynasty
The House of Vasa was the royal house of Sweden 1523–1654 and subsequent rulers have emphasized their Vasa descent through a female line
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.
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