{"product_id":"corgi-us50306-1-50-m48-patton-tank-usmc-vietnam-tet-offensive-1968","title":"Corgi US50306 1:50 M48 Patton Tank USMC Vietnam TET Offensive 1968","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA battle-hardened veteran of the Vietnam War.\u003c\/strong\u003e This 1:50 scale diecast model by Corgi (US50306) captures the iconic M48 Patton main battle tank as it served with the U.S. Marine Corps during the pivotal Tet Offensive of 1968. Commanded by Corporal Gerry Hall, this specific tank fought along Route 9 during Operation Pegasus—the high-stakes military effort to relieve the besieged Marine garrison at Khe Sanh. The model is intricately finished to replicate the red-clay mud weathering, searchlight gear, and extra stowage boxes typical of field-modified armor navigating the hazardous nighttime ambushes of the Vietnamese jungle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for curators of Vietnam War history and classic armored fighting vehicles, this Corgi Military Vehicles release serves as a definitive historical artifact of twentieth-century conflict. The model is engineered for scale accuracy, featuring a rotating turret, elevating main gun, and finely detailed flexible tracks. This premium diecast metal model offers a sophisticated display presence for collectors prioritizing provenance and combat realism, making it a premier acquisition for any gallery dedicated to pioneer military engineering and the USMC legacy.\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 Military Vehicles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e US50306\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle:\u003c\/strong\u003e M48 Patton Medium Tank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e U.S. Marine Corps (USMC)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent:\u003c\/strong\u003e TET Offensive \/ Operation Pegasus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Route 9, Vietnam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1968\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast Metal\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\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\" or 12.7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\" or 7.6 cm\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\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox Condition - Near Mint (9\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe box is in near mint condition for its age, with only minor wear to the edges and corners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57439991005566,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/corgi-us50306-150-m48-patton-tank-usmc-vietnam-tet-offensive-1968-9431946.jpg?v=1779266957","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-us50306-1-50-m48-patton-tank-usmc-vietnam-tet-offensive-1968","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}