Embroidered patch Col de la Croix de Fer 2007 vintage mountain emblem

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Visual Description

This embroidered patch features a shield shape with a yellow and black border, typical of mountain insignia and alpine pass souvenirs. On the visible side, the central design showcases a stylized representation of the Col de la Croix de Fer, with grey mountains in the background, a white cross, and a brown building with a red roof against a backdrop of green meadows. Two edelweiss flowers are embroidered in the lower-left corner, and a red and white Savoyard coat of arms occupies the lower-central part, highlighting the regional Savoyard roots of this emblem.

At the top, the inscription "COL DE LA CROIX DE FER" is embroidered in white letters on a black background, while the year "2007" appears in the bottom right. The thread used alternates between white, yellow, grey, green, red, and black, offering a clear contrast and good readability of the motifs and texts. The patch shows a neat finish, with regular contours and dense embroidery work, characteristic of quality manufacturing for this type of textile souvenir.

The motif directly evokes the world of mountains and hiking, with the cross echoing the name of the pass, the stylized alpine peaks, as well as traditional symbols of Savoy. The overall visual is typical of emblems sold at alpine tourist sites or intended to be sewn onto backpacks, jackets, or hiker hats.

The embroidery shows no visible defects on the shown side; the colors remain vibrant and the thread appears in good condition, with no apparent wear or significant discoloration. The emblem is photographed against a soft, light background, which highlights the sharpness of its lines and the richness of its embroidered details.

Condition

Used item, sold as is, as visible in the photos. The front appears in very good condition, with no snags or noticeable stains.

Did you know? The Col de la Croix de Fer is an alpine pass located at an altitude of 2,067 meters in the French Alps, famous among cyclists and regularly used during the Tour de France. Embroidered pass emblems are an ancient tradition in the Alps, serving as souvenirs or proof of passage for hikers and cycle tourists.

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