Vintage cheese label Camembert Normandie Le Moine Label Rouge antique

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Description

Old round cheese label, illustrating a stylized monastic scene in the center. The label is dedicated to camembert made in Normandy, with a wide green border on which is written in white and green letters: "CAMEMBERT FABRIQUÉ EN NORMANDIE" (CAMEMBERT MADE IN NORMANDY). The central part features a monk in an abbey setting, emphasizing the traditional and artisanal nature of the product. The dominant colors are green, yellow, pink, and brown tones, with clearly visible inscriptions and labels.

Several mentions appear around the central scene: "fabrication traditionnelle au lait cru moulé à la louche" (traditional raw milk production molded with a ladle), "Société Laitière des Fermiers Normands" (Normand Farmers' Dairy Company), "L’Abbaye 14260 Aunay s/ Odon". A red "Label Rouge Décret du 13.1.65" (Red Label Decree of 13.1.65) medallion is affixed to the left of the character, and a pink vignette "Véritable Camembert de Normandie, Syndicat du Véritable Camembert de Normandie, Origine Garantie, Qualité Contrôlée" (Genuine Camembert from Normandy, Syndicate of Genuine Camembert from Normandy, Guaranteed Origin, Controlled Quality) completes the ensemble at the bottom right.

Also noteworthy is the mention "45 pour cent matière grasse" (45 percent fat content) on the right, as well as the denomination "Le Moine" (The Monk) next to the character. The print exhibits a graphic style typical of the mid to late 20th century, with traditional iconography and bold colors, characteristic of French cheese labels from that period.

The visible surface shows no major wear: the colors remain vibrant, the inscriptions are perfectly legible, and no printing defects are apparent in the photograph. The green border highlights the central scene and the various regulatory and quality mentions.

This type of label was intended to adorn traditional camembert boxes, serving both as an identification element and a guarantee of controlled origin. The ensemble evokes Norman cheese heritage and artisanal production, reinforced by the presence of the Label Rouge and syndicate of origin mentions.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side is in very good print condition, with no apparent stains or tears.

Did you know? The Label Rouge, mentioned on this label, is an official French sign of superior quality, created in 1960. It guarantees compliance with strict specifications, particularly for dairy products like camembert, which must be made according to traditional methods to qualify.

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