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APS Cover Jan 2019 – Army Hospital (Referral & Research) -Centenary

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APS Cover Jan 2019 – Army Hospital (Referral & Research) -Centenary

Army Hospital had a humble beginning as a 50 bedded ‘Indian Military Hospital’ in 1918. Army Hospital (Referral & Research) in New Delhi is today a tertiary medical care provider and apex research centre of Armed Forces Medical Services. It performs twenty thousand surgeries annually with thirty thousand admissions and an outpatient load of five lakhs

It has super speciality centres and employs cutting edge technologies.

APS issued a cover on 17 Feb 2019 to mark its Centenary Year (1918-2018).

Cover no 10/2019

APS COVER RR HOSPITAL 2019 — APS COVER FEB 2019-ARMY HOSPITAL (R&R)

APS Cover Jan 2019 – Army Dental Corps – 3rd Reunion

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APS Cover Jan 2019 – Army Dental Corps – 3rd Reunion

The Dental Services in Indian Army came into existence on 01 Feb 1941 with the commissioning of 07 Officers in the Indian Medical Service Dental IMS (D). The Indian Navy and Indian Air Force got their Dental Services in Apr 1943 and Apr 1945 respectively. On 26 Jan 1950, the name of the Corps was changed to Army Dental Corps. It became Additional Directorate General of Dental Services in 1995 and Directorate General Of Dental Services in 2001.

APS issued a cover on 16 Feb 2019 to mark its 3rd Reunion.

Cover no 08/2019

APS COVER ARMY DENTAL 2019 — APS COVER Feb 2019 -ARMY DENTAL CORPS 3rd REUNION

Pro Juventute Medicinal Plants -Stamps of Switzerland 1976

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Pro Juventute Medicinal Plants -Stamps of Switzerland 1976

The theme for Pro Patria issue of 1976 was Medicinal Plants of the Forests. Swiss Post issued a set of Four Stamps on 29 Nov 1976. A FDC with First Day Cancellation of Bern is listed.

The Medicinal Plants featured on stamps are

20+10 ct – Berberis

40+20 ct – Lime

40+20 ct – Black Elder

80+40 ct – Common Lungwort

SWISS FDC PRO JUVENTUTE 1976 -Medicinal Plants

Sri Lanka Wonder of Asia -Ayurveda and Waterfalls- Stamps on World Tourism Day 2011

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Sri Lanka Wonder of Asia – Stamps on World Tourism Day 2011

Sri Lanka Post issued a set of 10 stamps on 27 Sep 2011 to mark World Tourism Day. Different themes were featured on each of the stamps capturing the enchanting beauty of this Island nation.

Sri Lankan Rupees 15 – Theme Bliss – Isle of bliss. Ayurveda bath in aromatic oils and tropical flowers will breathe life into you.

Sri Lankan Rupees 15 – Theme Scenic – Waterfalls. Tea gardens. Ceylon Tea and cascading waters.

National Diabetes Awareness day – Stamps of Bangladesh 1995- Imperf Block

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National Diabetes Awareness day – Stamps of Bangladesh 1995.

Bangladesh issued a stamp on National Diabetes Awareness day 1995. It was issued on 28 Feb 1995. An Imperf Block of Four is listed.

bangladesh imperf block4 — BANGLADESH IMPERF BLOCK -DIABETES AWARENESS 1995

10th Anniversary of National Insurance -Israel 1964.

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10th Anniversary of National Insurance -Israel 1964.

Israel Issued a set of Four stamps on 10th Anniversary of National Insurance and the activities of National Insurance Institute. The theme featured on stamps are

0.12 Lira – Old-Age and Survivors Insurance.

0.25 Lira – Maternity

0.37 Lira – Large Family.

0.50 Lira – Workers Compensation.

A FDC with four stamps and tabs is listed.

israel fdc insurance — ISRAEL FDC 1964 – INSURANCE

Stamps on Glendon Hospital Montserrat -1977

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Stamps on Glendon Hospital Montserrat -1977

Montserrat issued a Miniature Sheet with four stamps on theme National Development. These stamps were issued on 03 Oct 1977. Two of the stamps feature Glendon Hospital. A gutter pair of the two stamps is listed.

20c – Princess Anne laying Foundation of Glendon Hospital.

55c – The Glendon Hospital Building.

MONTSERRAT HOSPITAL — PRINCESS ANNE LAYING FOUNDATION OF GLENDON HOSPITAL MONTSERRAT 1977

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