M554

1955 Maru 10 Set

M554-1, Type 1: Thick Paper Stock, Tan Paper Stock, Gloss Front

M554-2, Type 2: Thin Paper Stock, Grey Paper Stock, Dull Front

    Description:  Not much is known about this set, but it seems to be another typical set of this era as it has many popular rikishi of the time.  Inside the big circle on the back is a trivia question about sumo or about the rikishi himself.  The quality with this set isn't that great in this set.

    Company: Unknown                                           Availability: Scarce

    Card Size: 1.25" X 2.75"                                    Card Material: Thin, paper stock

    # of Cards: 9+

   Winner Stamp Description:  Unknown

   Front Design:  Most of the menko show the rikishi in various poses and stages during a sumo bout.

   Back Design:  The rikishi's name appears vertically in the middle column with a big circle underneath the name.  Inside this circle is a trivia question, usually about the rikishi, but can be about sumo in general.  The Gu-Choki-Pa is on the top of the left column and the rikishi's rank is listed at the top of the right column along with typical height/weight information in both columns.  At the bottom is a ten digit Fighting Number.