A distinctive mixed-scale four-piece diecast military set commemorating the soldiers, medical crews and support personnel involved in the Battle for Pork Chop Hill during the Korean War. Released as Corgi Showcase Collection No. 4 within the A Century of War range, CS90023 carries the subtitle “The Forgotten Heroes of Korea”.
The collection contains four separately presented United States Army models: a Bell H-13 Sioux helicopter, a WC54 military ambulance, a Willys MB Jeep and an M3A1 half-track carrier. Together, the models represent the combination of medical evacuation, transport, liaison and armoured support equipment associated with United Nations operations in Korea.
Pork Chop Hill became the site of intense fighting between United Nations and Chinese forces during the closing months of the Korean War. Major engagements took place during April and July 1953, while armistice negotiations were continuing. During the final battle, both sides repeatedly reinforced their positions before United Nations forces were ordered to withdraw after five days of heavy fighting.
The Bell H-13 Sioux became one of the most recognisable aircraft of the conflict. Its bubble canopy, open tubular tail structure and external stretcher racks made it particularly suitable for transporting seriously wounded personnel from frontline areas to Mobile Army Surgical Hospitals.
The accompanying WC54 ambulance and Willys Jeep represent the essential ground transport used to move casualties, personnel and supplies, while the M3A1 half-track reflects the armoured vehicles used to carry troops and equipment through exposed battlefield areas.
Each model is mounted on its own presentation plinth with an accompanying information panel, allowing all four pieces to be arranged together as a themed display. The set combines diecast metal construction with detailed plastic components and authentic olive-drab United States Army markings.
Released during the early 2000s, CS90023 is an appealing addition for collectors of Korean War subjects, Corgi military vehicles and multi-model historical display sets.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Showcase Collection / A Century of War
Collection Number: Showcase Collection No. 4
Model code: CS90023
Set Title: The Battle for Pork Chop Hill
Subtitle: The Forgotten Heroes of Korea
Conflict: Korean War
Campaign / Event: Battles for Pork Chop Hill
Date/Period: 1953
Model One: Bell H-13 Sioux helicopter
Model Two: WC54 military ambulance
Model Three: Willys MB 4x4 Jeep
Model Four: M3A1 half-track carrier
Operator / Country: United States Army / United States
Number of Models: Four
Scale: Mixed scale, catalogued at approximately 1:87 and 1:144
Release Period: Early 2000s
Material: Diecast metal with detailed plastic sub-components
Special Features: Four-piece themed military collection, authentic Korean War-era US Army finishes, individual presentation plinths, information panels, Bell H-13 medical evacuation helicopter, WC54 ambulance, Willys Jeep and M3A1 half-track carrier
Model Dimensions
Individual Dimensions: Vary between the four models due to the mixed display scales
Scale Range: Approximately 1:87 to 1:144