Ambroise Paré (Vichy France)

France · 1943 · 2F50

The stamp features a profile portrait of Ambroise Paré, a renowned French surgeon, facing left. The denomination '2F50' is prominently displayed in the bottom right corner.

Issued in 1943 under the Vichy Government during World War II, this stamp honors Ambroise Paré, a pivotal figure in the history of surgery. It reflects the cultural and historical priorities of the Vichy regime during a tumultuous period in French history.