Mercurius (Old Roman God) with snakes and wings on it's head, Republique Française Postes (France), 45 c, green, stamp, Mourriez, 1938

country: Republique Française Postes (France)
topic: Mercurius (Old Roman God) with snakes and wings on his head
theme: Old Roman Gods / Mythology
type of stamp: postal stamp
color: green
year: 1938
postal value: 45 c
designer: Mourriez ?

Information:
Mercurius (or Mercury) was a messenger and the God of trade, the son of Maia Maiestas and Jupiter in the Roman mythology. Sometimes people confuses this God with the Greek God Medusa with Snakes, a culture Hero to the Athenians. (source: Wikipedia, read more about Mercurius on Wikipedia)