Old embroidered patch LA SCHLUCHT vintage emblem mountain Vosges France alt 1159

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

Old embroidered patch in the shape of a shield, representing the resort of Col de La Schlucht in the Vosges, France. This patch features a black border highlighted by a red trim, with a graphic composition divided diagonally. The upper left part highlights a stylized rocky peak, embroidered in gold and brown threads. In the center, a white bird with spread wings is embroidered, evoking the local fauna.

The lower right part of the patch illustrates a winter mountain scene: two moving skier silhouettes, embroidered in green, red, and blue, accompanied by a stylized blue chairlift. The inscription “LA SCHLUCHT” is embroidered in white letters on a black background at the top of the shield, while the mention “Alt 1159” appears in red at the bottom right, recalling the altitude of the pass.

The entire motif is executed in dense embroidery, with a marked contrast between the bright colors and the dark background. The graphic style, typography, and embroidery technique suggest production from the 1960s to 1980s, typical of mountain souvenirs distributed in French resorts at that time.

This patch features a clean finish on the visible side. The edges show slight irregularities, typical of old embroidered shields. No major defects are visible on the presented side.

This is a textile patch, intended to be sewn or ironed onto clothing, a bag, or an accessory. The motif evokes skiing and the mountains, emblematic elements of the La Schlucht region in the Vosges.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side shows well-preserved embroidery, with no apparent snags or stains. Possible presence of slight signs of wear related to age.

Did you know? The Col de La Schlucht, culminating at 1159 meters, is one of the most famous road passes in the Vosges. It long marked the border between Alsace and Lorraine and remains a popular site for winter sports and hiking, with a tourist history dating back to the late 19th century.

Professional Reassurance

Careful packaging and fast shipping ensured by a professional seller. Experience and reliability guaranteed for sending antique textile items.

Keywords: embroidered patch, mountain patch, textile badge, La Schlucht Vosges, vintage souvenir, ski France, winter resort patch, antique embroidery, old ski patch, mountain badge, retro ski patch, patch Alt 1159