Beautifully detailed silk showing the Arms of Salvador — early spelling variant of El Salvador. Richly coloured coat of arms with volcano, flags & laurel wreath. Issued by Godfrey Phillips / BDV — scarce Central American issue.

Vintage Silk Cigarette Card — Arms of Salvador — Godfrey Phillips / B.D.V. — c.1915

A striking and detailed woven silk cigarette card depicting the national coat of arms of El Salvador, printed here under its early English name "Salvador" — a spelling variant that makes this piece particularly collectable.

✨ Details

• Subject: Arms of Salvador (El Salvador)

• Design: Central volcano emblem, flanked by national flags, laurel wreath, crossed staffs & liberty cap

• Issuer: Godfrey Phillips / B.D.V.

• Era: c.1914–1920

• Colours: Deep red, sky blue, gold, emerald — all distinct and vivid

📜 Condition

• ✅ Central crest design sharp and bright

• ✅ Silk intact with no holes or damage

• ✅ Light even toning to edges — consistent with age

• ✅ Top edge neatly folded over — original presentation style

• ✅ A very clean, attractive example

💎 Collectors' Note

Central American issues are far less common than European or Commonwealth ones — and the "Arms of Salvador" spelling is a distinctive feature that collectors actively seek. The intricate multi-coloured design makes this one of the most visually impressive silks in the entire series.