France 1931 Caisse d'Amortissement Semi-Postal

France · 1931 · 1,50 F + 3,50 F

The stamp depicts an allegorical female figure, likely Marianne, holding a sword and shield, adorned with a laurel wreath, symbolizing France's strength and victory.

These semi-postal stamps were issued in 1931 to raise funds for the Caisse d'Amortissement, a sinking fund established in France, primarily for managing public debt, particularly after World War I.