{"product_id":"medaille-handball-vintage-metal-relief-joueur-trophee-ancien-rare","title":"Vintage handball medal, embossed metal player – rare antique trophy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique medal features a handball scene in relief, clearly visible on the front. The finely crafted design highlights two players in action on a court, one about to throw the ball while the other attempts to block it. The medal has a patinated metallic grey finish, characteristic of period objects, with a slightly satiny appearance and sharp reliefs that emphasize the sport's dynamism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall shape is round, with an integrated loop at the top for hanging or mounting on a ribbon. The edge of the medal is smooth, without additional decoration, which highlights the central scene. No text or inscription is visible on the presented face, allowing the sports illustration to take center stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe relief work is typical of sports medals from the mid to late 20th century, combining simplicity and expressiveness in the representation of athletic gestures. The graphic style, composition, and absence of bright colors suggest an old production, likely between the 1960s and 1980s, although more precise information is unavailable without further details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe medal is photographed on a mustard yellow cushion, which is not included in the sale but enhances the metallic hue of the object. No major flaws are visible on the front: the surface shows discreet signs of wear, common for a used medal, but no chips or apparent deformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The medal shows a natural patina and signs of use consistent with its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Handball, as we know it today, was structured in Europe in the early 20th century. Sports medals with a handball motif are particularly sought after to document the history of this sport, which was first introduced at the Olympic Games in 1936, then reintroduced in 1972.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUse and display\u003c\/b\u003e: This medal can be displayed in a frame, hung on a wall, or placed on a stand in an office or sports room, to highlight the team spirit and history of handball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional seller: careful packaging and fast shipping guaranteed to ensure the safety of the item until receipt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: handball medal, antique sports trophy, vintage medal, handball award, metal medal, retro sports decoration, relief medal, old handball medal, player medal, handball trophy, antique sports medal, hanging medal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54287284666695,"sku":"e7d54492-e5ab-49e8-93c0-bf42432f6606","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_206fc686-605d-484e-8f59-4aae9e10bd9b.jpg?v=1783143310","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/medaille-handball-vintage-metal-relief-joueur-trophee-ancien-rare","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}