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Ancient suit symbols on modern day decks; still used in various regions for old traditional card games. From left, some Italian and Spanish styles of coins, swords, cups and batons.

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German: acorns, leaves, bells, hearts. Swiss: acorns, flowers, bells, shields

 

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