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France Semeuse Camée with FM Surcharge

Name: France Semeuse Camée with FM Surcharge
Brand: France

France · 1907 · Free postage (FM)

The stamp features an allegorical depiction of 'La Semeuse' (The Sower) in a cameo style, a common design for French definitive stamps. It is surcharged 'FM' for Franchise Militaire, indicating free military postage.

Issued in 1907, this stamp with the 'FM' surcharge facilitated free military mail for French soldiers, a crucial service during a period of significant military activity. The Semeuse design was a prominent symbol of the French Republic on its definitive stamps for decades.

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allegory sower military-mail definitive

Image: <bdi><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Oscar_Roty" class="extiw" title="w:en:Oscar Roty"><span title="French medalist (1846–1911)">Louis-Oscar Roty</span></a></bdi> · License: Public domain

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