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China: Second Anniversary of the Korean War - Hugh - 02-10-2025
Stamps issued by China (PRC) in 1952 on the second anniversary of their entering the Korean War on the side of the North. On October 19, 1950, about 260,000 PRC troops had crossed the Yalu River and joined combat.
The stamps have a narrative flow. First, Chinese Volunteers on the march to Korea.
Stamp:
China - 2nd Anniversary of Korea Volunteers
Volunteers on the March
Issued on October 25, 1952
$800, Blue-green
Sc. 171 [PRC number (90) 1952]
Supplies being loaded for the volunteers. The banner being held up reads,"Support the front line".
Stamp:
Loading Supplies
Issued on October 25, 1952
$800, Vermillion
Sc. 172 [PRC number (91) 1952]
Arriving in Korea and joining the battle.
Stamp:
Volunteers Attacking Across River
Issued on October 25, 1952
$800, Violet
Sc. 173 [PRC number (92) 1952]
Meet up with North Korean troops.
Stamp
Meeting of Chinese and Korean troops
Issued on October 25, 1952
$800, Lake Brown
Sc. 174 [PRC number (93) 1952]