Old French football competition medal, metal finish, vintage trophy

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This antique French football competition medal has a classic round shape with an aged metallic finish. The visible side features an embossed design depicting a football entering a goal, with lines evoking the net and the ball's trajectory. The motif is simply and effectively chiselled, typical of sports awards from the mid to late 20th century. A pierced loop at the top allows for a ribbon or chain to be passed through for wearing or display.

The edge of the medal is smooth, with no visible inscription on the front. The surface shows traces of oxidation and a uniform patina, attesting to the object's age and use. The motif remains clearly legible and the relief is still distinct, despite the natural wear and tear of time.

The medal has a dark grey hue with slightly coppery or browned undertones due to the patina and oxidation. No text or logo is identifiable on the visible side, suggesting artisanal production or a generic series for local or regional competitions in France.

The triangular bail is directly integrated into the medal and also shows signs of wear. The overall impression is reminiscent of sports awards distributed at amateur tournaments or competitions, typical of past decades before the widespread use of modern personalised medals.

This type of object is sought after for its retro aesthetic and its testimony to an era when sports trophies were made from robust materials, with simple designs evocative of the sport played.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Presence of wear, patina and visible oxidation spots on the surface. Nevertheless, the motif remains clearly identifiable.

Did you know? French sports medals from the 1950s to 1980s were often produced in generic series, without personalisation, to be distributed at local or school competitions. Their simple style and the absence of specific inscriptions distinguish them from more recent creations, which are often engraved with the name of the event.

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