{"product_id":"corgi-cs90023-the-battle-for-pork-chop-hill-forgotten-heroes-of-korea-4-piece-military-set","title":"Corgi CS90023 The Battle for Pork Chop Hill Forgotten Heroes of Korea 4-Piece Military Set","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released as Corgi Showcase Collection No. 4 within the A Century of War range, CS90023 carries the subtitle “The Forgotten Heroes of Korea”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePork 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased during the early 2000s, CS90023 is an appealing addition for collectors of Korean War subjects, Corgi military vehicles and multi-model historical display sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corgi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Showcase Collection \/ A Century of War\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e Showcase Collection No. 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e CS90023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Battle for Pork Chop Hill\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubtitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Forgotten Heroes of Korea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConflict:\u003c\/strong\u003e Korean War\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCampaign \/ Event:\u003c\/strong\u003e Battles for Pork Chop Hill\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1953\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel One:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bell H-13 Sioux helicopter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Two:\u003c\/strong\u003e WC54 military ambulance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Three:\u003c\/strong\u003e Willys MB 4x4 Jeep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Four:\u003c\/strong\u003e M3A1 half-track carrier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States Army \/ United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Models:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed scale, catalogued at approximately 1:87 and 1:144\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 2000s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal with detailed plastic sub-components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vary between the four models due to the mixed display scales\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1:87 to 1:144\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Mint (10\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModels are in mint condition overall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModels look to be undisplayed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet comes complete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Very Good (7\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox is in very good condition overall, with some shelf wear present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrushing is present to the back of the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. 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