uncommon1900-1945

France Mouchon Type 15c with FM Surcharge

Name: France Mouchon Type 15c with FM Surcharge
Brand: France

France · 1902 · 15c

The stamp features an allegorical bust of Marianne, facing left, within an oval frame. It is surcharged with 'FM' (Franchise Militaire) in black over the original 15 centimes denomination.

This stamp was used for military mail in France, indicated by the 'FM' (Franchise Militaire) surcharge, providing free postage for soldiers during a period between 1902 and 1931.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

military-mail allegory republican-symbolism

Image: <bdi><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Louis-Eug%C3%A8ne_Mouchon" class="extiw" title="w:en:Louis-Eugène Mouchon"><span title="French painter and medallist (1843–1914)">Eugène Mouchon</span></a></bdi> · License: Public domain

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