The incredible diversity of the Vichy period of postal history follows the outline presented below.

• The incredible diversity of the Vichy period of postal history follows the outline presented below.
• I. Vichy postage created or available for the possession;
• II. Vichy postal history in the possession using:
• A. Third Republic issues
• B. Vichy issues
• C. Vichy issues after switching to General Giraud, but before joining the Free French; and
• D. Vichy issues after joining the Free French
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• Note: Depending on the switch of loyalty to Free French, it may not be possible to present covers for B - D.
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