Jack (playing Card) - Example Cards

Example Cards

The card designs shown here are based on those from a traditional French deck and include the historical and mythological names associated with French-style cards. The current (traditional) Anglo-American design of the Jack can be seen in the photo at the top of the page.

  • Jack of spades: Ogier

  • Jack of hearts: La Hire

  • Jack of diamonds: Hector

  • Jack of clubs: Lancelot

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