Algeria Coat of Arms, 1940

Algeria · 1940 · 10c

This definitive stamp features the coat of arms of Algeria, a design element frequently used during the French colonial period. The central shield is quartered with symbols representing different regions, surmounted by a crown, and framed by laurel and oak branches. The denomination '10c' is prominently displayed at the bottom.

Issued in 1940 under French colonial rule, this stamp was part of a definitive series used for everyday postage. The design reflects the French administrative presence and heraldic traditions of the time, just as World War II was beginning to significantly impact the region.