uncommon1900-1945

French Prisoner of War Surcharge Stamp

Name: French Prisoner of War Surcharge Stamp
Brand: France

France · 1941 · 1 franc + 5 francs

This French semi-postal stamp, issued in 1941, features the inscription 'Pour nos prisonniers de guerre' (For our prisoners of war). Designed and engraved by Georges Léo Degorce, it carries a face value of 1 franc with an additional 5 franc surcharge.

Issued during World War II under the Vichy regime, this stamp was a charitable effort to raise funds for French prisoners of war held by Germany.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

prisoner-of-war world-war-ii charity surcharge

Catalog Numbers

sg813

scottB147

michel504

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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