Iraqi Most Wanted Playing Cards

Cincinnati, Ohio: United States Playing Card Co, 2003. No Binding. New. Playing cards originally created by the US Defense Intelligence Agency during the 2003 invasion of Iraq by a US-led coalition, designed to help familiarize troops with the "most wanted," highest-ranking members of Saddam Hussein's government & inner circle. Each card contained the wanted person's image, address, & job function. The ace of spades was represented by Saddam Hussein himself, with other aces representing his immediate family members & presidential secretary. The card backs feature a camouflage pattern designed to reflect the uniforms worn by the US troops. Military officials revealed that playing cards with images of the enemy have been used since the US Civil War to help troops pass the time & familiarize them with their targets. After images from the original decks were lifted from a Dept of Defense mail server shortly after they were released in 2003, multiple reproductions appeared. The joker in the US military's original deck used a "joker" image taken from a branded image created by the US Pllaying Card Co. In issuing the current decks, which the company says are "faithful reproductions" of the military originals, the Company says it has no problem with the government's use of said image, but competitor companies were cautioned not to do so. "Guaranteed made in the USA" stated on box. These 2 decks are BRAND NEW & still sealed--both decks, one price! Our photos depict the Exact item you will receive, never "stock" images. Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific); later orders, Weekends & holidays ship very next business day.