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Corgi CS90023 The Battle for Pork Chop Hill Forgotten Heroes of Korea 4-Piece Military Set

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Condition summary

Model condition
Mint (10/10)
Box condition
Very Good (7/10)
Completeness
Set comes complete.
  • Models are in mint condition overall.
Full condition notes

Model condition

  • Models are in mint condition overall.
  • Models look to be undisplayed.
  • Set comes complete.

Box condition

  • Box is in very good condition overall, with some shelf wear present.
  • Crushing is present to the back of the box.

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Description

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

Condition

Model Condition - Mint (10/10)

  • Models are in mint condition overall.
  • Models look to be undisplayed.
  • Set comes complete.

Box condition - Very Good (7/10)

  • Box is in very good condition overall, with some shelf wear present.
  • Crushing is present to the back of the box.

Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.

Any imperfections are shown in the images and description. Refer to the grading tab for more details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Grading

Grading Criteria

Our grading is based mainly on the physical condition of the model itself, including paintwork, attached parts, repairs, visible wear and overall presentation. Box condition and missing separate accessories are noted separately where applicable.


Mint (10/10)
- As new, with no visible flaws to the model itself.


Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling, storage or display only.


Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks, but still displays very well.


Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear, small chips or rubs, but still presentable as a display piece.


Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear, visible marks or paint loss; better suited as a display or filler piece.


Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear, larger areas of paint loss, repairs or clearly visible flaws.


Spares / Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage, missing attached parts, broken components or best suited for restoration/spares.


If a separate accessory, stand, leaflet, certificate or optional part is missing, this will be mentioned in the listing notes. The model may still receive a high grade if the model itself remains in strong condition.

For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Condition Grading page.

Shipping

Dispatch & Tracking

Orders are dispatched on the next working day after they are placed. We do not dispatch orders on the same day.

If you would like us to hold your order for a later dispatch date, please add a note in the cart before proceeding to checkout, or contact us directly as soon as possible.

Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel on our 'Track Your Order' page.


UK Delivery

  • Tracked 48 — £4.20: Usually 2–3 working days. Available on orders under £100.

  • Tracked 24 — £5.20: Aims for the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £100 or more.

  • Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50: Guaranteed by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £200 or more.


International Delivery

We ship worldwide from the UK using tracked services, with parcels insured up to the full order value.

  • Europe: Usually 3–5 business days after dispatch.

  • Rest of the world: Usually 6–7 business days after dispatch.

 

Add your models to the cart and enter your address to see available services and prices. Postage is combined by weight when you purchase multiple models.

If you place separate orders before they have been dispatched, we will combine them where they can be packed safely together and refund any excess postage paid. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can identify the orders.


Import Duties & Taxes

For supported destinations, duties and taxes are shown and collected at checkout. These orders are sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due on delivery.

Duty-paid delivery is available where shown at checkout for the United States, Norway, Switzerland and selected European destinations. See our Shipping Policy for the full destination list.

If duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, your order is sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). You may need to pay import charges or carrier handling fees before delivery.


We wrap each model box in bubble wrap and use paper void fill inside a sturdy, double-walled shipping box. We may reuse boxes and bubble wrap where suitable, while ensuring your order is protected during transit.

Returns

Returns

You can return an item within 30 days of delivery, provided it is in the same condition as when you received it.

Returns are free for UK customers. Customers outside the UK are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe each item carefully so you can buy with confidence.

We inspect returned items before issuing a refund. For full details, please see our Returns Policy.

To start a return, email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under About & Help in the top menu.

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Description

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

Condition

Model Condition - Mint (10/10)

  • Models are in mint condition overall.
  • Models look to be undisplayed.
  • Set comes complete.

Box condition - Very Good (7/10)

  • Box is in very good condition overall, with some shelf wear present.
  • Crushing is present to the back of the box.

Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.

Any imperfections are shown in the images and description. Refer to the grading tab for more details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Grading

Grading Criteria

Our grading is based mainly on the physical condition of the model itself, including paintwork, attached parts, repairs, visible wear and overall presentation. Box condition and missing separate accessories are noted separately where applicable.


Mint (10/10)
- As new, with no visible flaws to the model itself.


Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling, storage or display only.


Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks, but still displays very well.


Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear, small chips or rubs, but still presentable as a display piece.


Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear, visible marks or paint loss; better suited as a display or filler piece.


Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear, larger areas of paint loss, repairs or clearly visible flaws.


Spares / Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage, missing attached parts, broken components or best suited for restoration/spares.


If a separate accessory, stand, leaflet, certificate or optional part is missing, this will be mentioned in the listing notes. The model may still receive a high grade if the model itself remains in strong condition.

For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Condition Grading page.

Shipping

Dispatch & Tracking

Orders are dispatched on the next working day after they are placed. We do not dispatch orders on the same day.

If you would like us to hold your order for a later dispatch date, please add a note in the cart before proceeding to checkout, or contact us directly as soon as possible.

Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel on our 'Track Your Order' page.


UK Delivery

  • Tracked 48 — £4.20: Usually 2–3 working days. Available on orders under £100.

  • Tracked 24 — £5.20: Aims for the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £100 or more.

  • Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50: Guaranteed by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £200 or more.


International Delivery

We ship worldwide from the UK using tracked services, with parcels insured up to the full order value.

  • Europe: Usually 3–5 business days after dispatch.

  • Rest of the world: Usually 6–7 business days after dispatch.

 

Add your models to the cart and enter your address to see available services and prices. Postage is combined by weight when you purchase multiple models.

If you place separate orders before they have been dispatched, we will combine them where they can be packed safely together and refund any excess postage paid. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can identify the orders.


Import Duties & Taxes

For supported destinations, duties and taxes are shown and collected at checkout. These orders are sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due on delivery.

Duty-paid delivery is available where shown at checkout for the United States, Norway, Switzerland and selected European destinations. See our Shipping Policy for the full destination list.

If duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, your order is sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). You may need to pay import charges or carrier handling fees before delivery.


We wrap each model box in bubble wrap and use paper void fill inside a sturdy, double-walled shipping box. We may reuse boxes and bubble wrap where suitable, while ensuring your order is protected during transit.

Returns

Returns

You can return an item within 30 days of delivery, provided it is in the same condition as when you received it.

Returns are free for UK customers. Customers outside the UK are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe each item carefully so you can buy with confidence.

We inspect returned items before issuing a refund. For full details, please see our Returns Policy.

To start a return, email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under About & Help in the top menu.