2024 PMC - Picturing War

2025 Picturing War Postal Medallion Cover - Camera Medallion

Honour the vital role of official conflict photographers and correspondents with this official 2025 Postal Medallion Cover from Australia Post. Part of the poignant "Picturing War" issue, this release pays tribute to the brave men and women who risked their lives on the frontline to capture defining moments of Australian military history through the lens.

Housed in an officially illustrated presentation envelope, this postal cover features an exclusive silver-finished camera medallion alongside an official Australia Post stamp and First Day of Issue postmark. It stands as a powerful collectable for military historians, photography enthusiasts, and philatelic medallion cover collectors.

Specifications

• Year of Issue: 2025
• Theme: Picturing War – Australian War Photography & Correspondents
• Format: Postal Medallion Cover (PMC)
• Medallion Finish: Silver-Plated Antique / Detailed Relief
• Medallion Design: Vintage War Photographer's Camera
• Stamp Denomination: Official Australia Post Stamp
• Postmark: First Day of Issue Cancel
• Issuer: Australia Post

Design Details & Key Features

• Silver Camera Medallion: Features a custom-sculpted, silver-finished medallion meticulously detailed in the shape and design of a vintage military camera.
• Honouring Frontline Documentation: Pays tribute to Australia's official war photographers—such as Frank Hurley and Damien Parer—whose iconic images documented the bravery, hardship, and reality of conflict for generations back home.
• Official Philatelic Release: Includes a matching "Picturing War" Australia Post stamp affixed to a beautifully designed pictorial cover with a dedicated commemorative postmark.

Condition and Presentation Note

• Uncirculated Quality: The enclosed silver-finished medallion remains in fresh, uncirculated condition inside its protective clear window display.
• Official Packaging: Housed in its original Australia Post full-colour presentation cover complete with individual numbering.
• Packaging & Storage Wear: Presentation covers may exhibit minor shelf wear, subtle corner softening, or light surface handling marks consistent with postal storage and handling.