Playing Cards
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2015.319.1
Dimensions: 3.25 in X 2.5 in X 0.625 in
Dimensions (Metric): 8.255 cm X 6.35 cm X 1.5875 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 8.255 cm X 6.35 cm X 1.5875 cm
Source: James Ferguson
Credit Line: Gift of James E. Ferguson
Description
"Iraqi Most Wanted" deck of playing cards. The deck is sealed in its original plastic wrapping. The backs of the cards are camouflage-patterned, and the face of each card includes a small photograph of a known terrorist (such as Saddam Hussein as the Ace of Spades) with their name printed below the photograph.
"Iraqi Most Wanted" deck of playing cards. The deck is sealed in its original plastic wrapping. The backs of the cards are camouflage-patterned, and the face of each card includes a small photograph of a known terrorist (such as Saddam Hussein as the Ace of Spades) with their name printed below the photograph.
Historical Notes
These playing cards were designed by the Defense Intelligence Agency and distributed in 2003 to special operatives in the field to help them identify and capture fugitive government officials in Iraq during the Global War on Terror.
These playing cards were designed by the Defense Intelligence Agency and distributed in 2003 to special operatives in the field to help them identify and capture fugitive government officials in Iraq during the Global War on Terror.
