Lot # 2823: 1950 Topps "Freedom's War" Near-Complete Set (202/203)

Presented is a near-complete set of 1950 Topps "Freedom's War" consisting of 202 cards (out of 203 in the set), missing only #3 for completion. Included are the following thirty-three duplicates: #8, 18, 20, two 31, 56, 59, 79, two 108, 109, 111, 113, 116, 119, 120, 124, 126, two 127, 128, 142, 145, 146, 150, 154, two 157, 161, 163, 173, 190, and 192. This issue is one of the most comprehensive sets of military cards ever produced. The set includes Korean War scenes, combat training, military insignia, weapons, medals, generals, airplanes, ships, and even a set of die-cut tanks that could be made into stand-up toys. Topps used multicolored artwork and photographs in the production of the set, which was distributed in three printings over a two-year period that began in Summer 1950. Condition is 21% Vg-Ex to Ex (mostly Vg-Ex), 54% Gd to Vg, and 25% Pr to Fr (including #57 MacArthur, 183 Patton, and 201 Eisenhower). The die-cut tank cards (#97-103) grade Ex, two Vg, two Gd, and Fr. Attractive medium- to lower-grade near-complete set (minus one card) of these popular military cards from the early 1950s. Total: 235 cards (near set of 202 plus 33 duplicates).