2023 Australia Remembers Limited Edition Medallion & Stamp Cover PNC

2023 Australia Remembers Limited Edition Medallion & Stamp Cover PNC

The Vietnam War (1955-75) was fought between South Vietnam and the Viet Cong, the communist-led insurgent force supported by the North Vietnamese Army.

The Viet Cong sought to unify the country after the partition that resulted form the First Indochina War (1946-54).Australian support for South Vietnam was in the context of a desire by the United States and other nations to stop the spread of communism in Europe and Asia.

While Australia didn't enter the war until 1962, it was to become our longest conflict of the 20th century.More than 60,000 Australians served in Vietnam, of which 523 were killed and more than 3,000 were wounded.Remembrance Day marks the anniversary of the Armistice of 11 November 1918, the day fighting ceased on the Western Front in France and Belgium, bringing the hostilities of World War I to an end. 

Remembrance Day is traditionally recognized by one minute's silence at 11.00am on 11 November - the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month - when the World War I Armistice came into effect. Known as armistice Day until 1945, it was renamed Remembrance Day to honor those who have died or been wounded in all theatres of war.

We remember all those who served our country during the Vietnam War. Lest We Forget.

Includes an official Australia Post $1.20 stamp with the Red Poppy Logo.

Postmarked First Day of Issue 11th November 2023, Canberra ACT 2601

Specifications :

Denomination :    Medallion

Quality :              Uncirculated

Metal :                Brass Alloy Full-Colour enamel inlay with printed insert

Weight :              TBA

Diameter :           48mm

Mintage :             2,023

COA :                  Official Australia Post Seal of AuthenticitySerial Numbers will vary