{"product_id":"patch-brode-col-de-serre-ecusson-vintage-ancien-montagne-blason-textile","title":"Embroidered patch Col de Serre vintage old mountain crest textile","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\u003eAntique embroidered patch representing the Col de Serre, typical of 20th-century mountain textile souvenirs. This patch has a shield shape with clean lines, a vivid blue outline, and a yellow border, classic of tourist and regional insignias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe richly detailed central scene features a stylized mountain landscape with a red-roofed house, green trees, a golden mountain background, and a clear blue sky. The bottom of the shield presents a red heraldic motif on a yellow background, evoking a local or regional symbol. The inscription \"COL DE SERRE\" is clearly embroidered in white capital letters on a blue background at the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe embroidery features tight, multicolored stitches, with good definition of outlines and colored areas. The overall effect gives an impression of relief and fineness, typical of artisanal or semi-industrial productions from the 1960s to 1980s. The visual appearance of the textile shows a dense weave, with no pulled threads or obvious wear on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe patch is presented on a white background, highlighting the sharpness of its colors and the precision of its patterns. No defects, stains, or discoloration are visible on the front. The intense blue background contrasts elegantly with the other shades of the decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of patch was traditionally sewn onto jackets, backpacks, or hiking clothes, serving to mark a passage through a mountain pass or to testify to a stay in the mountains. The elaborate finish and retro graphics make it an appreciated decorative accessory for textile use or wall decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The visible side is in very good condition, with no snags or apparent wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Tourist embroidered patches became widely popular in France from the 1950s onwards, popularized by the democratization of holidays and the creation of mountain roads. Each major mountain pass or natural site often had its own textile emblem, which became an emblematic souvenir for hikers and travelers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful and fast shipping, rigorously packed by a professional seller specializing in vintage items and antique textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: embroidered patch, mountain patch, textile badge, Col de Serre crest, antique patch, retro patch, hiking badge, mountain souvenir, France patch, vintage embroidered patch, mountain patch, textile badge\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54487103373639,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_bb7f69ba-596d-4a85-affd-b376d1f28f07.jpg?v=1785597041","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/patch-brode-col-de-serre-ecusson-vintage-ancien-montagne-blason-textile","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}