A Matomaton Collectible Cards Image Collection for Wargamers
From Matomaton
Watermarked PDF – $2.99 USD
100 images from two series of collectible cards from the late 19th and early 20th centuries depicting British regimental badges and flags. Together they make an excellent resource for military historians and wargamers.
Details
This collection contains images of the fronts (there was no information on the backs of these cards) of 100 cards from two series:
- 50 cards from Badges & Flags of The British Regiments
- 50 cards from Crests & Badges of The British Regiments
The PDF contains two pages for the cover and legalese, and then four images per page (two or three if the cards are in landscape).
Available Now or Coming Soon
This is one of many such collections of collectible card series covering military uniforms, regimental insignia and army life, amongst other subjects, that I will be releasing.
About Collectible Cards
In the 1870s and 1880s, cigarette companies began issuing series of collectible cards, one card with each packet of their brand. Each series could run to 25, 50 or even 100 cards (occasionally many more), and depicted various subjects, though primarily famous people (actresses, sportsmen and leaders), places and animals. Some brands, notably in the U.K., ran a number of series depicting military uniforms, insignia and training.
About Matomaton
I've long been fascinated by military history and the development of military uniforms through the years. These cards make fascinating collections in their own right but they also make easily accessible guides to contemporary and earlier military uniforms, etc.
By providing these collections, I am neither endorsing the brands represented nor encouraging the smoking of tobacco.
Legal
These PDF files may not be resold or redistributed. If you are interested in using copies of the individual cards for use in commercial projects, please contact me via my website.
