1939 W.S. Corp Generals & Their Flags (R58) - Complete Set of 24 Cards...

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1939 W.S. Corp Generals & Their Flags (R58) - Complete Set of 24 Cards
Issued in 1939 by W.S. Corp., Generals & Their Flags (R58) is a striking prewar non-sport release that pairs prominent military leaders with the national standards they commanded, reflecting the heightened global tensions on the eve of World War II. The series features boldly colored portrait-style illustrations of historic and contemporary generals alongside their respective flags, blending patriotic imagery with an educational undertone characteristic of late 1930s gum card issues. Produced in strip-card format and typically hand-cut from larger panels, surviving examples often display the irregular borders and centering associated with R-card production methods. Today, R58 is valued by advanced collectors for its historical context, distinctive visual presentation, and its representation of prewar military-themed non-sport material.

Offered here is a complete set of 24 cards. This lot also includes 1 duplicate (#442). The card set is numbered 425-448.

The ungraded cards exhibit moderate handling wear, including some softened or rounded corners and minor surface wear consistent with age. Some cards show centering variations, but overall image quality remains strong.

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