Thursday, July 15, 2021

There is something to be said about this Gallic Cock

 


One thing I can say is I do  not think it is a pretty stamp. Muted colors--not distinctive to my eye.  I had to look hard to determine exactly what it was that I was looking at....admittedly I am half blind.   However it has some  interesting history.

Originally a religious symbol as a sign of hope and faith.  Later in life it became politicized in support of the emerging French nation.  Ultimately a symbol of French resistance.  Sprung from peasant origins, proud, opinionated, courageous and prolific.   This stamp was issued in 1965 by Republique Francaise.

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