25th Anniversary of the German Surrender at Reims
France · 1970 · 0.50 F
This stamp commemorates the 25th anniversary of the unconditional surrender of the German armed forces, signed in Reims on May 7, 1945. The design features a stylized olive branch, a universal symbol of peace, superimposed over a map of France. The event marked the effective end of World War II in Europe.
Issued during the presidency of Georges Pompidou, this stamp reflects France's post-war remembrance and its role as the site of a pivotal moment in the conclusion of World War II.
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