Marianne de Gandon, 1 franc 50 centimes
France · 1945 · 1f 50c
This definitive stamp features the iconic 'Marianne de Gandon', an allegorical representation of the French Republic. Designed by Pierre Gandon, this version of Marianne wears a Phrygian cap, a classic symbol of liberty, and is depicted with a simple, strong profile. The design was chosen to replace the Vichy-era stamps following the liberation of France.
Issued shortly after the end of World War II, this stamp symbolized the restoration of the French Republic and its values of liberty, equality, and fraternity after years of occupation.
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