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Armed Forces on Stamps
CHIEFS OF ARMY STAFF
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| Field Marshall K.M.Cariappa |
Field Marshall SHFJ Manekshaw |
| Issued in 1995 in Commemoration of Field Marshall Cariappa, the First Indian Chief of the Indian Army. |
Issued in 2008 on the death of the architect of India's victory in the 1971 war |
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GALLANTRY AWARDS
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Param Vir Chakra
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Issued in 1976 to Commemorate the Param Vir Chakra. The stamp shows the Param Vir Chakra Medal.
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karam singh, pvc
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albert ekka, pvc
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abdul hameed, pvc
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n j s sekhon, pvc
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m n mulla, mvc
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Gallantry Award Winners issued in 2000 to mark 50 years of the Republic
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ASHOKA CHAKRA
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nEERJA bHANOT
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rANDHIR PRASAD VERMA
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Issued in 2004 to honour Ashoka Chakra Awardees, The Highest Civilian Award
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WAR MEMORIAL
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Vijay Divas
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Issued in 1996 in Commemoration of Vijay Divas.The stamp depicts members of the three services at the War Memorial.
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NAVY
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INS Nilgiri
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INS Taragir1
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Issued in 1968 to commemorate Navy Day, the stamp depicts INS Nilgiri, the first indigenously built frigate of the Indian Navy
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Issued in 1981 to mark Navy Day. The stamp shows INS Taragiri.
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INS Vikrant
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Issued in 1986 to mark the completion of 25 years of service of India's first aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.
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President's Review of the Fleet (6th), 1984
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A set of 4 stamps issued in 1984 to mark the Review of the Fleet by President Fakruddin Ali Ahmed. The stamps show Sea Harrier aircraft, INS Vikrant (Aircraft carrier), INS Vela (Submarine) and a Destroyer.
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President's Review of the Fleet (7th), 1989
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Issued in 1989 on the occasion of the Review of the Fleet by President R.Venkatraman. The stamp depicts a Task Force and the Naval Ensign.
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international fleet review (8th), 2001
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tarangini
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Galbat
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Issued in 2001 to mark the International Fleet Review by President K.R.Narayanan .
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President's Review of the Fleet (9th), 2006
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Issued in 2006 on the occasion of the President's Review of the Fleet by President Abdul Kalam Azad off the coast of Visakhapatnam. Clockwise from top left: 1. Aircraft Carrier INS Viraat and Sea Harrier aircraft. 2. Talwar & Bhahmaputra class frigates and Sea King anti-submarine helicopter. 3. Sindhughosh & Shishumar class submarines. 4. Sandhayak class Survey vessel and Off-shore Patrol Vessel Vigraha
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From Coin 1700 A.D. |
| Issued in 1999 to salute Indias Marine Heritage |
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Indian Army Round the World Yatch Voyage
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Issued in 1987 to laud the Indian Army Round the World Yatch Voyage. The stamp depicts the yatch 'Trishna' and the route map of the expedition.
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Naval Dockyard, Bombay
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Issued in 1986 to mark the 250th Anniversary of the Naval Dockyard, Bombay. The stamp shows the Duncan Dry Docks.
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I.N.S.Tarangini
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Issued in 1986 to celebrate the Circumnavigation of the of the globe
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AIR FORCE
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Silver Jubilee of the Indian Air Force
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Issued in 1958 to mark the Silver Jubilee of the Indian Air Force. The set of two stamps show the Wapiti and Hunter Aircraft.
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Indian Air Force 50th Anniversary
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Issued in 1982 to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Indian Air Force. The stamp shows a Wapita and MIG 25 Aircraft.
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Indian Air Force - 60th Anniversary
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A set of two stamps issued in 1992 to mark the 60th Anniversary of the Indian Air Force.
The first stamp depicts a Mikoyan Gurevich Mig-29 Fighter & an Ilyushin IL-76 Transport Aircraft. The second stamp depicts a Mig-27 Fighter & a Westland Wapiti Biplane.
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No.1 Squadron of the Indian Air Force
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Issued in 1993 on the 60th Anniversary of the No.1 Squadron of the Indian Air Force. The stamp depicts a Westland Wapiti Biplane.
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IAF Chetak Helicopter
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Issued in 1979 on the occasion of "Air India 80" International Stamp Exhibition on the theme of 'Mail Aircrafts. The stamp depicts an IAF Chetak Helicopter.
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Folland Gnat
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Issued in 1967 as a Definitive. Stamp shows the Folland Gnat Fighter Aircraft.
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16 Squadron "Cobras"
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Issued in 2005 to mark fifty years of the
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MILITARY ACADEMIES
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Indian Military Academy
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Issued in 1982 on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Indian Military Academy. The stamp depicts the Chetwode building.
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Rastriya Indian Military College, Dehradun
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Issued in 1997 on the 75th Anniversary of the Rastriya Indian Military College, Dehradun
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PRESIDENT'S BODYGUARD
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Issued in 1973 to mark the Bicentenary. Stamp shows a Sowar of the President's Bodyguard & Emblem
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Issued in 1998 to mark 225th Anniversary
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CAVALRY / ARMOURED REGIMENTS
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Skinner's Horse (Cavalry Regiment)
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7th Light Cavalry Regiment
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Issued in 1978 to mark the 175th Anniversary of the Skinner's Horse (Cavalry Regiment). The stamp shows the sowars of the Skinner's Horse
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Issued in 1984 to mark the Bicentenary of 7th Light Cavalry Regiment. The stamp depicts a lancer in ceremonial uniform.
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16th Light Cavalry Regiment
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Issued in 1976 to mark the Bicentenary of the 16th Light Cavalry Regiment. The stamp shows the Vijanta Tank
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Mechanised Infantry Regiment
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3rd Cavalry Regiment
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Issued in 1988 on the occasion of the Presentation of Colours to the Mechanised Infantry Regiment. The stamp depicts Soldiers and an Infantry Combat Vehicle.
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Issued in 1989. The stamp on the 3rd Cavalry Regiment depicts a 19th century Sowar and a modern Tank.
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Deccan Horse
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Issued in 1984 to mark the Presentation of the Regimental Guidon to the Deccan Horse. The stamp shows troopers in ceremonial uniform and tank.
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18 Cavalry Regiment
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4th Battalion brigade of guards
(1 rajput)
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Issued in 1991 to mark the 70th Anniversary of the 18th Cavalry Regiment. The stamp depicts Mounted Sowar and Tanks.
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Issued in 1998 to mark Bi-Centenary
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62 CAVALRY REGIMENT
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Issued in 2006 to mark Golden Jubilee of the first Armoured Regiment raised in independent India
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ARTILLERY REGIMENTS
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Regiment of Artillery
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Issued in 1985 to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Regiment of Artillery. The stamp depicts a Gunner and Howitzer from the Mountain Battery
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PARATROOP REGIMENTS
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8th Battalion of Coast Sepoy (now 1st Battalion of the Paratroop Regiment
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60th Parachute Field Ambulance
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The stamp was issued in 1986 to mark the 225th anniversary of the 8th Battalion of Coast Sepoy (now 1st Battalion of the Paratroop Regiment)
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Issued in 1992 to mark the 50th Anniversary of the 60th Parachute Field Ambulance. The stamp shows treating casualties in the battlefield.
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9th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment
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2nd Para (Maratha)
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Issued in 1993 on the 50th Anniversary of the 9th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment. The stamp depicts Para dropping and Field Gun
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Issued in 1997on the Bicentenary of the 2nd Para (Maratha)
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INFANTRY REGIMENTS
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3rd and 5th Battalions of the 5th Gorkha Rifles
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11th gorkha rifles
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Issued in 1990 to mark the 50th Anniversary of the 3rd and 5th Battalions of the 5th Gorkha Rifles. The stamp depicts a Gorkha Soldier.
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Issued in 1998 to mark the Golden Jubilee.
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2nd Battalion , 3rd Gorkha Rifles
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Issued in 1991 to mark the 90th Anniversary of the 2nd Battalion , 3rd Gorkha Rifles. The stamp depicts a Gorkha soldier in Battle Dress.
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Sikh Regiment
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THIRD BATTALION, SIKH REGIMENT
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Issued in 1996 on the 150th Anniversary of the Sikh Regiment.
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Issued in 2006 on the 150th Anniversary |
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Punjab Regiment
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15 PUNJAB (pATIALA)
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Issued in 1978 to mark the Fourth Reunion of the Punjab Regiment. The stamp shows uniforms of 1799, 1901 & 1979 and Badge.
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Issued in 2005 to commemorate the Tercentenary of the battalion
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5th Battalion (Napiers), Rajputana Rifles
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2nd battalion rajput regiment (kalichindi)
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Issued in 1995 on the 175th Anniversary of the 5th Battalion (Napiers), Rajputana Rifles. The stamp depicts the soldiers of the Regiment.
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Issued in 1998 to mark Bi-Centenary
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4th Battalion Kumaon Regiment
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37th Dogra Regiment [now the 7th Battalion (1 Dogra)] Mechanised Infantry Regiment
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Issued in 1988 to mark the Bicentenary of the 4th Battalion of the Kumaon Regiment. The stamp depicts the Early and Modern Regimental Uniforms.
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Issued in 1987 on the occasion of the Centenary of the 37th Dogra Regiment [now the 7th Battalion (1 Dogra)] Mechanised Infantry Regiment. The stamp depicts the Regimental Uniforms of 1887.
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Garhwal Rifles
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Issued in 1987on the occasion of the Centenary of the Garhwal Rifles. The stamp depicts the regimental uniforms of 1887.
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Jat Regiments
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Jat Regiments
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Issued in 1983 on the occasion of Presentation of Colours to the Jat Regiments. The stamp shows the uniforms of the regiment, past and present.
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Issued in 1995 to mark the Bicentenary of the Jat Regiments. The stamp depicts the Jat War Memorial at Bareilly
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Madras Sappers
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Madras Regiment, 4th Battalion
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Issued in 1980 to mark the Bicentenary of the Madras Sappers. Stamp shows the uniforms of 1780 & 1980, Crest and Badge.
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Issued in 1994 on the Bicentenary of the Madras Regiment, 4th Battalion. The stamp depicts the statue of a Sepoy.
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9 battalion madras regiment (travancore)
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Issued in 2004 to mark the Ter-Centenary of the Battalion
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Bombay Sappers
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Issued in 1990 on the occasion of Presentation of New Colours to the Bombay Sappers. the stamp depicts gallantry medals.
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4 maratha light infantry
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Issued in 2001 to mark the Bi-Centenary .
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Mahar Regiment
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Territorial Army
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Issued in 1981 to mark the 40th Anniversary of the Mahar Regiment. Stamp shows the Regimental Colours.
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Issued in 1974 to mark the 25th Anniversary of the Territorial Army. The stamp depicts the Territorial Army Badge.
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2 Grenadier
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Issued in 1996 to mark the Bicentenary of the 2 Grenadier.
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CORPS
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Area Army Headquarters, Delhi Area
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Issued in 1995 on the 75th Anniversary of the Area Army Headquarters, Delhi Area. The stamp depicts '75' and a Taurus Formation sign.
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Army Ordinance Corps
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Army Service Corps
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Issued in 1975 to mark the Bicentenary of the Army Ordinance Corps.
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Issued in 1992 to Commemorate the Army Service Corps (ASC). The stamp depicts various modes of transportation by the ASC.
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Remount Veterinary Corps
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Issued in 1994 on the 215th Anniversary of the Remount Veterinary Corps. The stamp depicts Cavalryman, Infantryman and Dog Handler.
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BORDER SECURITY
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Assam Rifles
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Border Security Force
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Issued in 1985 to mark the 150th Anniversary of the Assam Rifles. The stamp shows Riflemen of 1835 & 1985 and the map of North - East India.
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Issued in 1990 on the 25th Anniversary of the Border Security Force (BSF). The stamp depicts a border post and a security guard on camel.
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ARMY POSTAL SERVICE
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Army Postal Service Corps
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Army Post Office
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Issued in 1973 to mark the First Anniversary of the Army Postal Service Corps
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Issued in 1980. Stamp shows an Army Post Office in the field.
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Army Postal Service Corps
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army postal service centre
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Issued in 1997 on the Silver Jubilee of the Army Postal Service Corps. The stamp depict a Soldier Receiving Mail at a forward post in the snow bound Himalayas.
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Issued in 1998 to mark Golden Jubilee Raghava Parade Ground .
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SUPPORT ORGANISATIONS
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DEFENSE RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION
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PEACE KEEPING MISSIONS
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Indian Peace Keeping Mission (IPKF)
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| Issued in 1990 on the Indian Peace Keeping Mission (IPKF) to Sri Lanka. The stamp depicts the Armed Forces Badge and a map of Sri Lanka |
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INDIAN ARMY IN UN PEACE KEEPING OPERATIONS
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Issued in 2004 in commemoration
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OTHERS
Defense Campaign
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Issued in 1963 on the Defence Campaign. The set of two stamps depict 'Artillery & Helicopter' and 'Sentry & Paratrooper'
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Inter Services Crest
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Jai Jawan
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Issued in 1972 to Commemorate the Defence Forces. The stamp depicts the Inter Services Crest.
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Issued in 1966 in Tribute to the Indian Armed Forces in the aftermath of the Indo - Pak war. The stamp titled 'Jai Jawan' depicts a Soldier, Fighter aircraft and INS Mysore
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25th Anniversary of Independence
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Indian Armed Forces
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Issued in 1973 to mark the 25th Anniversary of Independence. The stamp shows Gnat Fighters over India Gate.
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Issued in 1997 to commemorate 50 years of the Indian Armed Forces.
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geneva convention
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Issued in 1999 to mark 50 years of the Geneva Conventions.
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