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uncommon1900-1945
French Indochina 10c Marshal Pétain Portrait Stamp
French Indochina · 1942 · 10c
The stamp features a profile portrait of a man, likely Marshal Pétain, facing left, with 'INDOCHINE' at the top and 'POSTES' and '10c' at the bottom.
Issued by French colonial authorities in Indochina during World War II, this stamp reflects the political alignment of the colony with Vichy France. It represents a period of significant geopolitical upheaval and colonial control.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: The Government-General of French Indo-China. · License: Public domain
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