{"product_id":"medaille-francaise-vintage-course-a-pied-concours-sport-athletisme-ancien","title":"Vintage French running race medal, antique athletics sport","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis old French sports competition medal features, on its visible side, two runners in full stride. The relief presents a precise figurative decor with meticulous details on the silhouettes and the background, where a stylized crowd suggests the atmosphere of a stadium or an official competition. The medal has a classic circular shape and an integrated bail for suspension, typical of sports awards from the second half of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe medal's surface has a silvery metallic appearance, with a visible patina, as well as slight traces of oxidation and some signs of wear. The treatment of the relief highlights the dynamism of the runners, one wearing a clearly visible bib number, the other slightly behind, characteristic details of sports medals awarded during competitions or athletic events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe background of the composition, though stylized, clearly evokes a crowded stadium, reinforcing the theme of team sport and competition. The whole is presented on a wooden base adorned with gilded motifs, but only the obverse of the medal is visible in this photo, with no indication of engraved text or specific marking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper bail has a central hole allowing it to be hung on a ribbon or attached to a support. The slightly matte finish and the presence of small irregularities on the edge testify to a typical manufacturing of vintage competition medals, probably from the 1960s to 1980s. No hallmark or manufacturer's mark is visible on this side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of medal was long awarded at departmental or national competitions in France, in the context of running races or amateur and school athletic events. The object presents a sober and authentic aesthetic, faithful to the spirit of sports awards of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed medal, sold as is. Shows traces of oxidation, some stains and signs of use, well-preserved relief. See photo to appreciate the precise appearance of the surface and decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e 20th-century French sports medals were often made of silver-plated metal or bronze, then distributed during regional and national competitions. They bear witness to the local history of amateur sport, each design reflecting the evolution of athletic practices and artistic styles of their time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping ensured by a professional seller. Reliable service for every order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: competition medal, sports award, antique medal, running, athletics France, vintage medal, retro sport, old french medal, running medal, sports decoration, silver medal, competition trophy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54489289490759,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_5baac4ca-89e4-4c06-b642-28707b70826a.jpg?v=1785624468","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/medaille-francaise-vintage-course-a-pied-concours-sport-athletisme-ancien","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}