Sarbi – Special Issue Stamp - Australian Special Services Dog Serving in Afghanistan

Issue Date: 24 March 2015

This Australia Post First Day Cover commemorates Sarbi, the courageous Australian Explosive Detection Dog who served in Afghanistan and went missing in action for over a year before being recovered safely.

Sarbi FDC refers to Sarbi, an Australian Special Forces Explosives Detection Dog who famously went missing in action in Afghanistan in 2008, surviving alone for nearly 14 months before being found and reunited with her unit, becoming a symbol of courage and loyalty, and later receiving the RSPCA Purple Cross Award for her bravery. The "FDC" in your query likely refers to her role as an Explosive Field Detection Canine or

Part of the Animals in War stamp issue, this cover honours the loyalty, bravery, and sacrifice of animals who have served alongside Australian defence personnel in times of war and conflict.

• Stamp Feature: Sarbi, the black Labrador, wearing her service gear.

• Design: A respectful tribute blending military tones with a heartfelt image of Sarbi.

• Postmark Location: Canberra ACT 2600.

This cover is a poignant reminder of the vital roles animals have played in wartime – not just as working companions, but as heroes in their own right.

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