General Duchesne: 6-Franc Postage Stamp

A blue definitive stamp depicting a head-and-shoulders portrait of General Jacques Duchesne, who led the French invasion of Madagascar. It was issued on 10 February 1946 and has a face value of 6 francs. The stamp is cancelled with a postmark that is dated 30 March 1950.

• Michel catalogue code: MG 401
• Stamp Number catalogue code: MG 281
• Yvert et Tellier catalogue code: MG 314

• Philately > Stamps > Madagascar > Colonial Period
• History > Madagascar > People > Duchesne, Jacques