Laos – Pathet Lao issues

The Pathet Lao was a Communist insurgent group located in Laos.

Stamps were first issued in 1961 in areas under Pathet Lao control. These were basically publicity stamps at the time, local at best, but became generally postally valid later when the Pathet Lao became part of the coalition government in June 1962. Only a few different sets were issued since that time.

By Spring 1975, the Pathet Lao was essentially in control of Laos and deposed the monarchy by year's end. That new government's issues will be found under Laos.  File:Pathet Lao Plain of Jars.jpg|15 kip value from the 1961 issue. Note the "Royaume du Laos" inscription. File:Pathet Lao 3 women.jpg|1961 20k three women representing the three major ethnic groups in Laos File:Laos Pathet Lao.jpg|1974 60k soldiers File:Pathet Lao women with guns.jpg|1975 30k armed women (unissued) 

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