Description
Cambodia (Khmer Republic) — Armed Forces Commemorative Issues 1r–10r (Scott 246–248)
This bold commemorative trio from the Khmer Republic, cataloged as Scott 246–248, reflects the turbulent political and military climate of early 1970s Cambodia. Issued during the period following the establishment of the République Khmère, the set honors the nation’s armed forces through dramatic action-oriented imagery.
Scott 246 (1 riel, gray-green) depicts soldiers advancing with rifles and the Cambodian national flag, emphasizing movement, urgency, and national resolve.
Scott 247 (3 riels, ochre) presents the same scene in warmer tones, reinforcing the themes of sacrifice and determination amid conflict.
Scott 248 (10 riels, blue) completes the set with cooler coloration, heightening contrast while maintaining the unified visual narrative of defense and solidarity.
All three stamps feature bilingual inscriptions in Khmer and French, consistent with Cambodian postal issues of the era. Offered in mint never hinged (MNH) condition, each stamp retains full original gum, sharp perforations, and strong, unfaded color.
A compelling set for collectors of Cambodian history, military-themed philately, Cold War–era issues, and Southeast Asian postal history.
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