Reproduction of invasion banknotes including several denominations in French francs: 100 francs, 50 francs, 10 francs, 5 francs, and 2 francs.
The invasion currencies, created by the Allies for occupied areas, aimed to support the local economy and serve as payment for the troops. For the Normandy landing, 3 billion francs were sent to France.
Two series of Allied banknotes were issued:
- The supplemental series (1944) featuring the tricolor flag, in denominations from 2 to 1000 francs.
- The provisional series (1944), without the flag, in denominations of 50, 100, and 1000 francs, printed in the United States with the agreement of the French authorities.
Genuine WWII US Army Corps of Engineers tin box intended for containing a half pound of TNT, of the standard regulation type used for demolition charges. Very good overall condition. Found in Normandy.
EMPTY.
Small cotton flag of 48 stars worn on the right sleeve of the jump jacket. Widely worn by 82nd airborne in Normandy.
Size 8 x 13 cm.
Need to be washed at 30°C and wash the jacket back to front.
Superb WWII D-Day invasion U.S. "Wade stickers" replica for vehicle windshield/windscreen on Willys, Ford, Jeep, Dodge WC, GMC, Chevrolet, and more...
Size 8.25 x 4.25 inches & color print on both sides.
High quality replica made in France, probably the best on the market.
Reproduction of invasion banknotes including several denominations in French francs: 100 francs, 50 francs, 10 francs, 5 francs, and 2 francs.
The invasion currencies, created by the Allies for occupied areas, aimed to support the local economy and serve as payment for the troops. For the Normandy landing, 3 billion francs were sent to France.
Two series of Allied banknotes were issued:
- The supplemental series (1944) featuring the tricolor flag, in denominations from 2 to 1000 francs.
- The provisional series (1944), without the flag, in denominations of 50, 100, and 1000 francs, printed in the United States with the agreement of the French authorities.
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