Chuck In Oregon Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I'm sure I'm not a stamp collector because I don't know what to call things like this. A commemorative plate, maybe? But, and this will stun some of you, I have a TON of stamps that I have picked up here and there and don't have a clue about. It's probably good that we don't have a stamps forum. But I digress.I was thumbing through some flea market things last year in Yerevan and I came across this plate. I'm gonna call it a plate but just out of ignorance. Feel free to correct me. I was pretty surprised at first. The "other side" commemorating their victories? On stamps? Well why not, I suppose. So here it is. You'll recognize some of the luminaries pictured on it. The plan of attack is self-explanatory. Any chance that anyone here knows (or is?) a Dien Bien Phu survivor? If yes, I'd like to hear their story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulsterman Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Well, I recognize Ho and Giap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev in Deva Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I think the stamp collecting fraternity refer to these items as "First Day Covers" Kevin in Deva. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck In Oregon Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 I think the stamp collecting fraternity refer to these items as "First Day Covers" Kevin in Deva. * * * * *Thanks, Kev. I should have known that. I've got an album of Soviet first day covers around here somewhere. Wonder where I put that thing. So what is a commemorative plate? Or did I just make that term up? I've got an album+ of those too, but that may not be what they're actually called. Ulsterman, those are the two I recognized too. I've got an unpublished 1963 photo of Giap in Tbilisi. I think I once shared it here. I was a senior in high school at the time and he was there trying to figure out how to kill me. The booger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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