Coat of Arms, China, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company

Coat of Arms, China, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

drawing, print

drawing

circular oval feature

naturalistic pattern

enamel pin design

childish illustration

egg art

print

pattern background

sticker design

pattern repetition

layered pattern

cartoon theme

arm

This colorful card, part of the "Military Series" issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes, features a stylized depiction of a dragon within a heraldic shield. The design incorporates a spider web and the word "CHINA," referencing the country's symbolic animal. The card, printed in 1888, was likely included in packs of cigarettes, serving as a collectible item for consumers. The vibrant colors and whimsical design characteristic of this series make it a visually appealing and historically significant artifact.