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Broken Chains Provisional
uncommon1900-1945

Broken Chains Provisional

France · 1944 · 40c

The stamp features a design of broken chains, symbolizing liberation, with the denomination '40c' and 'RF' (République Française) at the top.

This is a provisional stamp issued by France in 1944, likely during or immediately after its liberation from Nazi occupation, reflecting the country's regained freedom.

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Image: <bdi><a href="https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q108922360" class="extiw" title="d:Q108922360"><span title="French medal designer (1892–1951)">André Rivaud</span></a></bdi> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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