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Vietnam 1951 Bao Dai Military Issue

Name: Vietnam 1951 Bao Dai Military Issue
Brand: Vietnam
Availability: InStock

Vietnam · 1951 · 30c

This stamp features a portrait of Emperor Bao Dai, the last emperor of Vietnam, alongside a depiction of a Vietnamese soldier. The design symbolizes the national army and the state's authority during a period of significant political transition.

Issued in 1951 by the State of Vietnam, this stamp was part of a series promoting the newly formed Vietnamese National Army during the First Indochina War against the Viet Minh.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

military soldiers portraits heads-of-state

Catalog Numbers

scott12

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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