A fantastic bundle of nine antique B.D.V. silk flag cards, dating from the early 20th century. This collection includes a strong mix of common, scarce, and highly collectible world flags, all displaying the classic B.D.V. cigarette silk style with printed flag designs, flagpoles, tassels, and fine woven silk texture.
Flags included in this bundle:
1. England — Man of War Flag
2. New Zealand
3. Malta
4. United States of America
5. Spain
6. Belgium
7. Hayti (Haiti)
8. China — Dragon Flag
9. Italy — Royal Standard
This group is particularly notable for the inclusion of the China Dragon Flag and Italy Royal Standard, both of which are highly sought-after by silk flag and cigarette card collectors. The USA, New Zealand, and Hayti cards also add good collector interest.
Condition:
• Vivid colours remaining on most cards
• Clear printed flag details
• Woven silk texture visible throughout
• Light age toning and minor fraying to edges, consistent with early 20th-century tobacco silk cards
• Some cards show slight wear at corners or edges, which adds to their authentic vintage character
This bundle would make a wonderful start to a silk flag collection, a fantastic display group, or a thoughtful gift for a flag, tobacco card, or world memorabilia collector.
