Marianne de Gandon Type, Red

France · 1945 · 2F

This definitive stamp features the iconic French national symbol, Marianne, wearing a Phrygian cap, which represents liberty. The design, known as the Marianne de Gandon type, was created by artist Pierre Gandon and became one of the most recognizable French stamp designs of the post-war era. The simple yet powerful portrait is framed by the letters 'RF' for République Française.

Issued in 1945, this stamp was part of the first definitive series released after the liberation of France at the end of World War II, symbolizing the restoration of the Republic and its values.