The Army Postal Services celebrated the first aniversary of its formation into a separate Corps of the Regular Army in 1973. The first Indian Field Post Office was sent to Persia in 1856 and since then FPOs have accompanied the Forces wherever they have operated in Asia, Africa and Europe. Since Independence, APS has enhanced its reputation for selfless service during the Jammu and Kashmir operations and the subsequently in 1962, 1965 and 1971.
APS also distinguished itself by providing excellent postal facilities to our peace missions to Korea, Indo-China, Gaza and the Congo.
APS was constituted into a permanent Corps of the Army on 1 March 1972. It has chosen 'Raj Hans' (Swan), a mythical carrier of messages of love, as its symbol and 'Mel Milap' (Amity nd Concord) as its motto. These are depicted in the APS emblem approved by the President which is the motif of the commemorative stamp.
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