Vintage Swiss football pin VSSS ASCMS, golden laurel, retro emblem

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Antique round brooch, featuring a typical sports distinction design, with a gold visual relief finish around the edge, forming a laurel wreath. The central part displays a stylized goal net motif in black on a beige background, topped by a red Swiss emblem with a white cross, an instantly recognizable symbol. Around this motif, the inscriptions "VSSS" and "ASCMS" are clearly legible, suggesting an affiliation with a Swiss football federation or event.

The brooch has a slightly domed central surface, surrounded by a ring adorned with laurel leaves, a motif frequently used to evoke victory and recognition. The whole offers a marked contrast between the gold of the border and the more subdued tones of the center, accentuating the honorary aspect of the object. No fastening system is visible in the photo, as the back is not shown.

The central visual, with a stylized net and Swiss cross, immediately evokes the world of football, while fitting into the aesthetic of sports badges from past decades. The letters "VSSS" and "ASCMS" are likely acronyms for official organizations or competitions, frequently used on badges awarded during tournaments or to distinguish members or participants.

The brooch shows some visible signs of wear on the central edge, with slight marks of alteration of the gold plating, characteristic of a vintage object that has been used or kept for several years. The whole remains in good visual condition for a vintage item, with a clear relief of the laurel motif and good legibility of the inscriptions and the central symbol.

The piece is distinguished by its retro graphic design, typical of the 60s to 80s in the world of sports awards, with a sober and immediately identifiable aesthetic. It is aimed at anyone looking for an antique brooch on the theme of Swiss football, or wishing to highlight an authentic sports symbol in a collection of objects with Swiss iconography.

Condition: Used item, sold as is with visible signs of wear on the central decoration and the golden border. See photo for exact appearance.

Did you know? The acronym VSSS stands for the Swiss Sports Club Association, often associated with the awarding of honorary badges during national competitions. Laurel wreaths, meanwhile, are a symbol of victory dating back to ancient Greece and Rome, where they were awarded to sports and military victors.

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