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.
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Image: Louis Eugène Mouchon (1843–1914) · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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