This premium mid-to-high grade example of one of the most desirable international Babe Ruth issues, the 1932 Sanella Type 2. Produced in Germany during the height of Ruth’s legendary career, Sanella cards are among the most sought-after foreign releases of the pre-war era, prized for their rarity, distinctive design, and historical significance.

The 1932 Sanella set was regionally distributed and features a unique aesthetic that sets it apart from traditional American issues. Due to limited production and survival over nearly a century, these cards are significantly scarcer than most domestic Ruth cards, especially in higher grades.

Graded SGC 5 EX, this example represents an impressive level of preservation for the issue. The card offers strong eye appeal with a clean, well-defined image, solid color, and a pleasing overall presentation. Moderate wear consistent with the grade may include light corner wear or minor surface handling, but the card remains highly displayable and attractive.

Further elevating its desirability, this card has earned MBA Gold Diamond Certification and ranks within the Top 5% for eye appeal among comparable examples. This prestigious designation highlights superior visual quality and positions this card above the majority of similarly graded copies.

The Type 2 variation adds another layer of collectibility for Sanella specialists and advanced Ruth collectors, as variation distinctions within rare international sets are increasingly pursued.

Babe Ruth remains the most iconic name in the hobby, and scarce foreign issues like Sanella continue to gain momentum as collectors expand into rarer and more globally distributed releases.

A high-quality example of a rare pre-war international Ruth card with elite eye appeal metrics, an outstanding opportunity to add a truly special piece to any advanced vintage or Babe Ruth collection.

MBA Gold Diamond Certification - Top 5%

Higher Grade Cards that receive a Gold Diamond Certification are determined worthy of a higher technical grade from MBA. These are truly exceptional examples within the assigned technical grade, generally representing the top 5% of the population, for that grade. A Diamond Certified trading card must achieve a 0.5 technical grade increase, or higher, to receive the Gold Diamond designation. The technical grading awarded can be viewed on the MBA report card, or found through MBA's searchable certification database. A Gold Diamond Certified trading card can be crossed into an MBA slab at the time of Diamond Certification, or at any time in the future.

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