This 1970 French commemorative stamp honors the Gendarmerie Nationale, showcasing its diverse operational units. The central emblem features the iconic flaming grenade on a heraldic shield, symbolizing vigilance and protection. Surrounding scenes depict the gendarmerie’s key missions: mountain rescue with a helicopter, motorcycle patrols ensuring road safety, and maritime intervention with patrol boat G14. Designed in a refined engraved style, the stamp highlights the multifaceted national role of the gendarmerie. A staple for collectors of French security-service and uniformed-forces themes.