French Military Franchise Stamp, Mouchon Type

France · 1901 · Military Franchise

A French military franchise stamp featuring the Marianne Sower design (Mouchon type), with 'RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE' at the top and 'FRANCHISE MILITAIRE' prominently displayed.

Issued for official military mail, these stamps allowed French soldiers and military personnel to send correspondence free of charge, reflecting a specific postal privilege for the armed forces.