M413

1941 Nagoya Trophy 2 Set

    Description:  This set was printed right at the end of 1941 and has Harguroyama's first Yokozuna menko.  This set differs slightly from the 1940 Nagoya Trophy 4 and 1941 Nagoya Trophy 4 sets from the fact that the menko actually have real pictures of the rikishi versus drawings.  This set also differs in the fact that there is a math problem at the bottom of the menko for a Fighting Number instead of the typical 4 digit numbers on the other two sets.  A nice set to grab if you can find any.

    Company: Nagoya                                                    Availability: Extremely Rare

    Card Size: 1.75" x 2.5"                                             Card Material:  Thick, paper stock 

     # of Cards in set: 3+                                                Packaging: Sheets

    Winner Stamp Description: N/A 

    Front Design:  This set features photos of the rikishi standing in their kesho-mawashi.  Shikona is printed vertically in the upper corners.  Colors are nice and vivid!

   Back Design:  The back has a large trophy in the middle with some kanji in the middle of it.  Behind the trophy in the background are a drum and gunbai.  At the base of the trophy is a 2 digit answer from a math problem that represents the Fighting Number.  At the very bottom is the date of manufacture, Showa Year 16, 12th Month, 15th Day.  Backs are printed in a blue ink.