H.M.S. "Kittiwake" from Playing Cards (C167) distributed by Macdonald Tobacco Company to promote British Consols brands

Publisher Macdonald Tobacco Company Canadian

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Tobacco insert from Playing Cards (C167) distributed by Macdonald Tobacco Company, Montreal to promote British Consuls' Daily Mail or Skyways cigarettes. Produced from ca.1939–1948 to support Canadian troops in Europe during WWII. 53 cards for each year of distribution. Blue toned card. Warship pictured on front with name of vessel printed at lower border. Various backs include playing cards, "Product Export" or "Legion" or text.

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