Vintage tennis medal Martigues old tournament? Gilded player on a black background

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This antique tennis tournament medal features a square shape with rounded corners and an integrated suspension loop at the top. The visible side reveals a central raised design, depicting a stylized golden tennis player, racket in hand, in full action. This motif is applied to a black circular medallion, which is itself centered on the main satin-gold-colored support. The whole is highlighted by a radiating raised pattern around the edge, which accentuates the effect of depth and contrast.

The design of the medal evokes the sporting aesthetic of the 1960s-1980s, typical of amateur or regional tournament awards from that period. No text or inscription is visible on the presented side, allowing the iconography of the tennis player and the sobriety of the style to take center stage.

The golden finish of the main support contrasts with the matte black of the central medallion, while the player's silhouette, rendered in relief, catches the light and draws the eye. The details of the relief are sharp, with a dynamic representation of the player's movement and the ball.

The medal, with its retro appearance, is ideal as a souvenir of a tennis tournament in Martigues, as indicated by the keywords provided. No personalization elements are visible in the image, making it a representative piece of vintage French sports awards.

The reverse side and any additional inscriptions are not visible in the provided photo.

Condition

Second-hand item sold as is. The visible surface has a beautiful overall shine, with some discreet signs of wear consistent with age, visible on the golden relief. No major chips or apparent structural defects on the shown side.

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