Luitpold, Regent I of Bavaria, from the Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms series (N126-1) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. 1888

This 1888 chromolithograph card from the *Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms* series features Luitpold, Regent of Bavaria, with the Bavarian coat of arms and flag. The card was issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. and is part of a larger set of trading cards that included a variety of historical and contemporary figures. The card's colorful imagery and detailed illustrations highlight the importance of heraldry and national identity during this era. The inclusion of "Honest Long Cut" at the bottom suggests that the card may have been associated with a tobacco company, indicating the popular use of such cards as marketing tools during the late 19th century.