1938 Cigarette Card Album Military Uniforms Of The British Empire Overseas

This is a lovely 1938 Cigarette Card Album Military Uniforms Of The British Empire Overseas by cigarette manufacturers, John Player & Sons, a subsidiary of the Imperial Tobacco Company.

A piece of military history showing the various uniforms of the various members of, what was then, the British Empire and colonies and as such is non-P.C... 

This is an original complete album comprising a series of 50 cigarette cards, all with useful descriptions in the accompanying pamphlet. It was issued just before the outbreak of WW2.

Approximate Size: 

• Album (WHD): 20.4 x 25.5 x  0.3 cm
• Card:  6.8 x 3.5 cm 

The cards are in good condition with some slight discolouration. The album covers are scuffed and foxed with creasing and tears. The front and back covers are present but detached.

A must-have collectors item for the military historian!

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