We had always surmised that the often seen sets of Meiji playing cards containing an image of Sadaharu Oh in his flamingo batting stance on the back were from the late 1960s. Now, after seeing this advertising sheet/order form for the first time, we know that the decks of cards were produced in 1969.

The message across the top of this piece encourages the reader to get high quality Sadaharu Oh playing cards. The cards are referred to as "luxury cards". The text states that if you purchase of 24 bottles of Meiji Sukatt soft drinks (one case) during December 1969 or January 1970, you will be entitled to a deck of cards. We see images of the card decks, along with Oh quaffing his favorite Sucatt drink.

The bottom portion of the item is an order form allowing the purchaser to specify his/her order. There are spaces to indicate how many cases of orange, lemon and grape sodas and cola are desired, along with the a place for the person's name, address and phone number.

Blank backed item.

Size: 7 1/4" x 10 1/2"

Condition: Some minor creasing and dirt. Overall Ex.