FRANCE - FRANCE French State (1940-1944). Trial 5 francs Pétain, 3rd type, in cupro-nickel, by L. Bazor [type adopted], Frappe spéciale (SP) 1941, Paris. Av. PHILIPPE PETAIN MARECHAL DE FRANCE / CHEF DE L'ETAT. Head left, signature L. BAZOR. Rv. TRAVAIL FAMILLE PATRIE. Marshal's baton knotted with two francisques, accosted by 5 - F and (different); below (date); ESSAI right. GEM.142.53 - Maz.2661; Cupro-nickel - 4.08 g - 22 mm - 6 h PCGS SP64 (60811508). Special strike (SP). This is the type adopted, but the 5 on the reverse is thinner. Only finger marks. Superb at Fleur de coin.