Vintage Chartres pilgrimage brooch, enameled cross, retro religious badge

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Description

Antique religious badge-style brooch, in the shape of a cross with golden outlines, visible on the front. The center of the brooch features a circular sky-blue medallion surrounded by a red ring bearing the golden inscription "PÈLERINAGE DE CHARTRES" (PILGRIMAGE OF CHARTRES). In the center, a golden representation of the Virgin or a religious statue, an emblematic element associated with Chartres Cathedral, is clearly visible. The cross is enhanced by four branches with a white background, bordered by a golden line.

The entire piece offers a stark contrast between the bright colors of the blue and red enamel of the central medallion and the sobriety of the white enamel of the cross's arms. The finely detailed central motif testifies to careful work on the religious representation. The badge's structure appears flat, with clean, regular contours, typical of commemorative or religious badge production of the 20th century.

The general style evokes religious insignias distributed during major pilgrimages or Catholic events in France, particularly in Chartres. The surface condition is generally good, with no major scratches or visible chips on the front. The enamel colors remain vibrant, and the inscriptions are perfectly legible.

The brooch has a retro look, with an aesthetic that falls within the tradition of religious souvenir items from the 1950s to the 1970s. No major defects are observable on the visible part, and the whole retains a beautiful visual presence. This type of object is often worn as a sign of devotion or offered as a souvenir of the pilgrimage.

The brooch is photographed against a white background, which highlights the sharpness of the golden lines and the brilliance of the enamel. No fastening mechanism is visible in this view, in accordance with the instructions (description strictly of the front face).

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Good overall condition on the visible front, vibrant colors, enamel without apparent chips.

Did you know? The Chartres pilgrimage is one of the oldest in France, attracting thousands of faithful each year to Notre-Dame Cathedral, famous for its stained glass windows and considered a masterpiece of Gothic art. Pilgrimage badges and insignias, like this one, were traditionally given to participants as a souvenir of their spiritual commitment.

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