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Rare Authentic Communist Peoples Republic of China, Communist Chinese Navy, or Peoples Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) Mess Cups, Mess Plates, and Trays from 1960s to Present Day 2014. Named and Marked. These Cups and Plates Were Used by The Peoples Republic of China Navy and are Vintage to the Earliest Days of the Vietnam War, Thru the Cold War, and Present Day.

Note: If anyone can improve on the below translations you will get a FREE US Navy Coffee Cup, Saucer, and Teaspoon!


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peoples liberation army PLAN navy cup with anchor topmark

The above PRC/PLAN Chinese Navy Cup #1 dated May 1969, Hull No034 is a VERY rare enamel over metal (enamelware) illustrating a fouled anchor under the Red Star with Chinese characters translated as People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). Additionally, this cup belonged to the PLAN's East China Sea Flotilla or Fleet, Exploration and Reconnaissance Unit, East China Sea Fleet, Naval Craft hull number 034. Click Here for More Photos and Translations for Cup #1, Hull No.34

peoples liberation army navy cup with anchor topmark peoples liberation PLA army navy cup with anchor topmark

The above PRC/PLAN Chinese Navy Cup #2 dated May 1980, Hull No.131 a Navigations Craft. Click Here for More Photos and Translations for Cup #2, Hull No.131

peoples liberation PLA army navy cup

The above PRC/PLAN Chinese Navy Cup reads: Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy, North Sea Fleet.

peoples liberation PLA army navy cup

The above PRC/PLAN Chinese Navy Cup reads: Naval Aviation School, establish School 30 anniversary, November 1, 1980

peoples liberation PLA army navy cup

The above PRC/PLAN Chinese Navy Cup reads: Naval reserve officers, naval Port Arthur base, 1985 year Spring Festival

peoples liberation PLA army navy serving platter

The above PRC/PLAN Chinese Navy 13" Serving Platter back dated 1986 reads: "Without a people's army, the people have nothing. Mao Zedong"

peoples liberation PLA army navy soup bowl

We have one FOR SALE: $325. The above PRC/PLAN Chinese Navy 8" Soup Bowl reads: Navy. Zhangzhou Warship No. 14

peoples liberation army naval academy plate with anchor topmark peoples liberation PLA naval academy plate with anchor topmark

We have one FOR SALE: $295. The above PRC/PLA Navy Chinese Naval Academy 8" Dinner Plates are the Rarest of the Rare! The Naval Academy was set up at Dalian on 22 November 1949, mostly with Soviet instructors and is considered to be a world class learning institution equivalent to the US Navy's Naval Academy in Annapolis. Click Here for More Photos of these Chinese Dalian Naval Academy Mess Plates.

The above Peoples Republic of China/Peoples Liberation Army Navy (PRC/PLAN) items are part of the naval collection at The Pirate's Lair and are being freely presented for historical purposes only for those interested in naval artifacts and history. One of the Dalian Naval Academy Plates may be up for sale.



peoples liberation army navy stainless tray peoples liberation PLA navy stainless tray with star and chinese characters

Above is a modern day stainless tray used by both the Peoples Liberation Army and Navy. Note the indented round area for soy sauce or other condiments.

peoples liberation army navy mess hall showing enlisted and officers using the same stainless tray peoples liberation army navy mess hall showing enlisted and officers using the same stainless tray

peoples liberation army navy mess hall showing enlisted and officers using the same stainless tray peoples liberation army navy mess hall showing enlisted and officers using the same stainless tray

Above is a spoon used for soups and serving. Chinese sailors still still use the traditional chopsticks rather than customary western forks, spoons, and knives.

peoples liberation army navy mess hall showing enlisted and officers using the same stainless tray

Above is a modern day Peoples Liberation Navy mess hall used by both enlisted and officers alike. Note the same stainless tray being used by both.

 
Peoples Republic of China PLA-N Dinnerware
and Translation

 
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Type and Size
 
Price
 
Information and to Order
 PRC PLAN Cup #1
East China Sea Fleet, Memento or Memory of Service
 peoples republic of china, peoples liberation navy
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 Cup w/ Lid - 3.5x3.5  $195.  Call to Order
 PRC PLAN Plate #2
Dalian Naval Academy. Backstamp Date: 1986
(equivalent to our US Naval Academy in Annopolis)
 peoples republic of china, peoples liberation navy Naval Academy
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 Plate - 8"  $295.  Call to Order
 PRC PLAN Cup #3
Troop 4264 Memento of Service. Backstamp Date: December 1973
 peoples republic of china, peoples liberation navy Troop 4264 Mememto. Backstamp Date: December 1973
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 Large Cup - 4.25 x 4.0  $275.  Call to Order
 PRC PLAN Plate #4
Warship B764, Plate No. 029
 peoples republic of china, peoples liberation navy Warship B764, Plate No. 029
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 Plate - 8.5  $295.  Call to Order
 PRC PLAN Cup #5
Naval Aviation, Shanghai, Troop 9221, May 1971, Cup No. 247. Back Stamp Dated October 5, 1971
 peoples republic of china, peoples liberation navy Naval Aviation, Zhejian, East China Sea Fleet, Troop 9213, Cup No. 033
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 Large Cup with Lid- 4.75 x 4.5  $295.  Call to Order
 PRC PLAN Cup #6
Naval Aviation, Troop 9221, Shanghai, May 1971, Cup No. 247
 peoples republic of china, peoples liberation navy aviation shanghai, may 1971, troop 9221
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 Large Cup with Lid- 4.75 x 4.5  $295.  Call to Order
 PRC PLAN Cup #7
North Sea Fleet, Cup No. 6
 peoples republic of china, peoples liberation navy north sea fleet cup no 006
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 Cup with Lid- 3.75 x 3.5  $255.  Call to Order
 PRC PLAN Cup #8
Encourage and Reward Troop 37281
 peoples republic of china, peoples liberation navy encourage and reward
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 Cup - 4.75 x 4.5  $255.  Call to Order
 PRC PLAN Plate #9
South China Sea Fleet,Logistics Department No. 1967 Date Backstamped: January 7, 1967
 peoples republic of china, peoples liberation navy south china sea fleet logistics department no. 1967
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 Plate - 7"  $235.  Call to Order
 PRC PLAN Cup #10
North Sea Fleet Port Arthur Base Warship Troop 4122
 peoples republic of china, peoples liberation navy North Sea Fleet Port Arthur Base Warship Troop 4122
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 Cup - 3.50 x 3.50  $295.  Call to Order
 PRC PLAN Cup #11
Warship Troop 37601. Backstamp Date: November 1978
 peoples republic of china, peoples liberation navy Warship Troop 37601. Backstamp Date: November 1978
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 Large Cup - 4.50 x 4.00  $325.  Call to Order
 PRC PLAN Cup #12
Naval Aviation Encourage and Reward Troop 37297.
 peoples republic of china, peoples liberation navy Naval Aviation Encourage and Reward Troop 37297
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 Large Cup - 4.50 x 4.00  $295.  Call to Order
 PRC PLAN Bowl #13
Zhangzhou Warship 14. Backstamp Dated: April 1987
 peoples republic of china, peoples liberation navy zhangzhou warship 14 backstamp dated 1987
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 Bowl - 8"  $325.  Call to Order
 PRC PLAN Cup #14
East China Sea Fleet, Shanghai, National Day Parade, 1949-1971.
 peoples republic of china, peoples liberation navy troop East China Sea Fleet, Shanghai, National Day Parade, 1949-1971
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 Cup w/ Lid- 3.75 x 3.75  $295.  Call to Order
 PRC PLAN Cup #16
north sea fleet warship 362. Backstamp Date: 1973
 peoples republic of china, peoples liberation navy troop north sea fleet warship 362. Backstamp Date: 1973
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 Cup w/ Lid- 3.75 x 3.75  $295.  Call to Order
 PRC PLAN Cup #17
Warship Troop 37971. Backstamp Date: April 1984
 peoples republic of china, peoples liberation navy troop warship 37971. Backstamp Date: April 1984
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 Cup - 3.75 x 3.5  $265.  Call to Order
 PRC PLAN Cup #18
East China Sea Fleet. Backstamp Date: July 1978
 peoples republic of china, peoples liberation navy East China Sea Fleet. Backstamp Date: July 1978
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 Cup with Lid - 4.0 x 4.0  $295.  Call to Order
 PRC PLAN Cup #19
Peoples Navy.
 peoples republic of china, peoples liberation navy
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 Large Cup - 5.0 x 5.0  $295.  Call to Order
 PRC PLAN Cup #20
Leaving Troops, Memento Retirement from Service. Backstamp Date: 1979
 peoples republic of china, peoples liberation navy Leaving Troops, Memento Retirement from Service. Backstamp Date: 1979
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 Cup w/ Lid- 3.5 x 4.0  $275.  Call to Order


Below are links to other Antique Nautical and Naval Artifacts that may be of interest:

Click HERE for WWII US Navy Anchor China

Click HERE USSR Russian Red Navy and Soviet Navy Dinnerware and Artifacts

 
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