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Soldiers hauling a heavy vehicle up a mountain road, with a helicopter flying over the snow peaks, and the words “They Defend”, on a 15 naye paise stamp.
They Defend
India Post issued two stamps on 15 August 1963, the 16th anniversary of independence, under the title “They Defend”, in honour of the armed forces who had fought on the northern frontier in the war with China in October and November 1962. In a message for the issue, Prime Minister Nehru paid tribute to the sacrifices of the soldiers and airmen who held the high passes in bitter cold. The 15 naye paise stamp shows soldiers hauling equipment up a mountain road while a helicopter flies supplies to the heights.
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