Fennia-Patria Insurance – Ilves Ice Hockey Team Matchbook Sleeve (1965–66)

Description

Fennia-Patria Insurance – Ilves Ice Hockey Team Matchbook Sleeve (1965–66)

🏷 Publisher: Fennia-Patria Insurance
🏒 Team: Ilves (Tampere)
📍 Market: Finland
📦 Type: Promotional matchbook sleeve
🔥 Contents: Sleeve only (matches not present)
🗣 Language: Finnish
📅 Era: c.1965–1966
🎨 Design: Bold yellow cover with Fennia-Patria branding and reverse team roster layout

Description:
Original vintage Finnish matchbook sleeve advertising Fennia-Patria Insurance, featuring a full Ilves ice hockey team roster for the 1965–66 season.

The front uses striking high-visibility yellow with strong black typography — classic mid-century commercial design aimed to stand out instantly. The reverse lists the complete Ilves squad by name and number, turning this from simple advertising into genuine sports ephemera.

A great crossover piece linking Finnish insurance history with Tampere’s most famous hockey club, and a rare survivor that captures a specific season in time rather than generic branding.

Ideal for collectors of Nordic ephemera, ice hockey history, or mid-century Finnish design.

Condition:
Very good vintage condition. Light age-related handling wear only. Print remains clear and legible with strong colour. No tears or major damage.