1980 International Stamp Exhibition, New Delhi (Army Post Office and Post Marks)-Single Stamp(25th Jan)
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Stamp Overview & Design
- Denomination & Color: 30 Paise, Olive Green
- Date of Issue: January 25, 1980
- Designer: Benoy Sarkar
- Occasion: Third Issue of the INDIA-80 International Philatelic Exhibition held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
Historical Description
- Early Roots: The design highlights the legacy of the military postal network, which initially began as independent field post agencies like the Meywar Field Force (1818–1840) before integrating with the civil network.
- Field Post Offices: It honors the formal establishment of the regular Army Post Office in 1856 for the Persian Expedition, commemorating decades of active field support across global campaigns, world wars, and international peace missions.
| Weight | 0.200 kg |
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| Dimensions | 8 × 6 × 1 cm |
