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Armed Forces on
Stamps
CHIEFS OF ARMY STAFF
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Field Marshall Cariappa
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Issued in 1995 in Commemoration of
Field Marshall Cariappa,
the First Indian Chief of the Indian Army. |
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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
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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 |
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 Viraatand 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 Patro Vessel Vigraha |
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From Coin 1700 A.D. |
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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
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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 |
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 |
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. |
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. |
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) |
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 |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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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