2022 PMC Black Hawk Retirement Medallion +Stamp Limited Gold Foil FDC PNC RARE

  

2022 PMC'Black Hawk Retirement' Medallion Cover - GOLD-Plated Medallion (Enameled / Coloured) + Stamp FDC Set - Rare / Extremely Limited Release - Uncirculated (UNC) - Australia Post (AP) - Gold Foil Black Hawk Logo & Individual Numbering. This fantastic limited release Philatelic Medallic Cover (PMC) / First Day Cover (FDC) features the leading S-70A-9 Black Hawk from Drew Harrison's powerful artwork. This cover contains a specially designed Gold-plated medallion which features a Black Hawk mid-Air.

The stamp is from the'2022 stamp issue'. 48mm brass-alloy cast, Silver-plated medallion.

Silver Foil Numbering and Black Hawk Logo (on cover). Postmark: First Day of Issue?

Cover numbered (0001/150 - 150/150). Presented in a clear plastic acid-free sleeve.

Cover size (mm): 190(w) x 110(h). The PMC / FDC cover is limited to 150 ONLY which makes this item Extremely RARE and highly collectable. It includes Australia Post's'Seal of Authenticity'. The sensational reproduction of Drew Harrison's monumental end of service work Black Hawk Sunset. A superb reproduction that captures the artwork.

Replicated using scanning and printing / colouring methods. The Australian Army retired its remaining Sikorsky S-70A-9 Black Hawk helicopters on December 10, 2021 in a ceremony at Holsworthy Barracks in Sydney. The Black Hawk was acquired to replace the Bell UH-1H Iroquois in RAAF service, and an order for 14 S-70A-9s was placed in May 1986 through a direct commercial sale with Sikorsky. The Australian version was based on the US Army UH-60A model, but had a different designation as it was not bought through the US Government Foreign Military Sales (FMS) mechanism. At least five S-70A-9s will be preserved in museums, including the Australian War Memorial, the RAAF Museum at Point Cook, the Museum of Army Flying at Oakey, and the RAAF Aviation Heritage Centre at Amberley. Others may be refurbished for the commercial sector for the fire-fighting or other para-public roles. Diameter: 48 x 4.5 mm. Metal: Brass Alloy with Gold Plating. Inlay: Full-colour enamel with printed insert. Quantity' listing: You may not get the exact item shown - Stock images were used as supplied by Australia Post (please allow for minor variance). Note: The Medallion may show some marks from the production processes and the PMC may have VERY MINOR marks from production and distribution. In both cases this is perfectly normal. 1 x 2022 PMC'Black Hawk Retirement' Medallion Cover - Gold-Plated Medallion (Enameled / Coloured) + Stamp FDC Set - Limited Release Gold Foil Print (Logo and Numbering).

Random Number issued (Format: XXX/150). Sent via'Tracked post' in an envelope / satchel / box (usually via Australia Post). However, if you require the use of a PO Box then please message me.

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