Description:
A classic design hard pack, dominated by a combination of red, white and gold. The top part is deep red with a warning text in Arabic. The main part features an oval logo with an Arabic word Baghdad (Baghdad), surrounded by a decorative golden ornament symbolizing the city's historical and cultural heritage. The inscription at the bottom BAGHDAD in Latin letters gives the package a bilingual identity, reflecting Iraq's domestic and export tobacco production.
The manufacturer's authority is clearly indicated on the back - National Tobacco State Enterprise, confirming that it is a product of the state tobacco company. The price marked on the sides is 195 Phils, and additional technical data. The design is restrained, but visually memorable: the red color conveys a national tone, and the typography is a synthesis of Middle Eastern traditions and modernism.
Value assessment:
– Collectible value: high is one of the most recognizable Iraqi tobacco brands, with historical and cultural significance. This pack is particularly prized for its original condition and because it marks a period when the Iraqi tobacco industry was fully nationalized.
– Condition assessment: Excellent - unopened, with intact film, no discoloration or deformation. All printing elements are bright and intact without oxidation.
– Historical data and popularity: „Baghdad was one of the main branches of the Iraqi National Tobacco Company (National Tobacco State Enterprise) brands, produced together with the Sumer, Gulf and Sportsman series. This package is a great example of how the state-owned industry sought to maintain a prestigious image in the local market even during the years of economic sanctions. The name "Baghdad" was chosen as a symbol of national identity and pride.
