Vintage T.C.G. Inc. Battleship Trading Card – Flags, Sea Myths & American Pride
$25.00
Vintage T.C.G. Inc. Battleship Trading Card – Flags, Sea Myths & American Pride
This vintage Battleship trading card (#190) from T.C.G. Inc., printed in the 1950s or 1960s, is part of a historic educational series that showcased U.S. government flags, military power, and nautical legends. Designed to both entertain and inform, these cards were a way to teach American children about patriotism, government services, and naval history—wrapped in colorful artwork and fun facts.
The card features:
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Flags of U.S. Government Bureaus, including the Coast Guard and Coast & Geodetic Survey
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A powerful description of a battleship’s might in wartime
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A whimsical “Sea Myth” explaining how sailors once mistook manatees for mermaids
These cards were made during a time of national pride and Cold War tension, aiming to instill respect for the armed forces and curiosity about the world. Sold with bubblegum or in educational sets, they’re now collectible relics of mid-century American culture.
