France 1942 Marshal Pétain 1.50 Francs

Name: France 1942 Marshal Pétain 1.50 Francs
Brand: France

France · 1942 · 1.50 Fr

This definitive stamp features a portrait of Marshal Philippe Pétain, the head of state for Vichy France. The design is simple, focusing on the bust of Pétain facing right, with the denomination and country name clearly displayed. It was part of a long-running series issued during the German occupation of France in World War II.

Issued by the Vichy regime during World War II, this stamp represents a controversial period in French history under German occupation. Marshal Pétain, a hero of World War I, led the collaborationist government from 1940 to 1944.

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Typography

Themes

portraits heads-of-state politicians world-war-ii

Catalog Numbers

sg771

scott439

yvert544

michel544

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.