A Happy Families game, with Aces containing information about one American Civil War battle, Twos containing information about a second battle, Threes containing information about another battle, and so forth to kings. Each card has a black and white picture of the battle. An example is shown by the Two of Clubs on the back of the tuck box. There is one card with the same back showing the title of the deck (game) along with a black and white picture. There is another card with the rules of the Happy Families Game. There is a third card advertising other games in the series. These three cards serve as jokers. They are bridge size. The backs are bordered and one-way. The finish is smooth.

American Civil War Cards with 54 facts and images

From the box side - "Playing cards commemorating the American Civil War, featuring great portraits of statesmen, generals and fighting men, as well as graphic scenes of battle in color. Evocative images from the Library of Congress are featured on all 54 cards."