This French definitive stamp, issued during the Vichy regime in 1941, features a left-facing portrait of Marshal Philippe Pétain, the controversial leader of occupied France during World War II. The design, in deep blue, was engraved by Pierre Gandon and printed by typography. Stamps from this series were widely circulated during the occupation, symbolizing the collaborationist government. Collectors note variations in shade and perforation, as well as the historical significance tied to wartime France. This issue remains a key piece for both WWII and French political history collections.