Description

Item Description For sale is an original 1937 Wills’s Cigarette card (#12) titled "With Disabled Ex-Service Men, 1922." This card is part of the highly collectible "Our King and Queen" series of 50, issued by W.D. & H.O. Wills to celebrate the reign of King George VI. The Story & History: The image captures a poignant moment from May 1922 at Stamford Bridge. It shows the then-Duke of York (the future King George VI) greeting disabled veterans at an English vs. Scottish schoolboys' football match. The card serves as a historical record of the King's lifelong commitment to service members and the youth. It specifically mentions his 1935 appointment as Chairman of the Advisory Council for King George’s Jubilee Trust, which aimed to support young people in "distressed areas" during the inter-war period. Card Trivia: Series: Our King and Queen (A series of 50) Year of Issue: 1937 Manufacturer: W.D. & H.O. Wills (Imperial Tobacco Co.) Adhesive Back: These cards were designed with an adhesive back to be pasted into a special "one penny" album sold by tobacconists at the time. This specific card appears to have its original backing intact. Condition Note The card is in excellent vintage condition with sharp corners and clear text. Please refer to the high-resolution scans for details on centering and surface quality. Shipping & Handling Protection: The card will be shipped in a brand-new archival top loader and a semi-rigid sleeve. Packaging: Shipped via Bubble Mailer to ensure it arrives in the exact condition pictured. No "Plain White Envelope" risks here!