StampVault
Back to Catalog
People's Republic of China, 1950, Flag of the People's Liberation Army
uncommon1945-1980

People's Republic of China, 1950, Flag of the People's Liberation Army

People's Republic of China · 1950 · 800 Yuan

This stamp features the flag of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), a red banner with a gold star and the Chinese characters for '8' and '1'. The design commemorates the founding of the PLA on August 1, 1927.

Issued shortly after the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949, this stamp was part of a series celebrating the new government and its institutions, including its powerful military.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scott76

Image: · License:

View on Wikimedia Commons

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$2
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.