Embroidered patch badge Collar Old man vintage retro mountain chalet

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Description

Old heraldic-shaped patch, representing the "Col Bonhomme". This textile patch features fine, colorful embroidery on a black background, with a central motif depicting an Alpine chalet surrounded by greenery, red flowers, and a blue sky. The mountain scene is framed by a golden net and stylized golden motifs on the upper and side edges of the patch.

The mention "COL BONHOMME" appears in white embroidered letters at the top, while the inscription "ALT. 956M" is at the bottom, specifying the pass's altitude. The entire decoration is made with multicolored embroidery (gold, green, red, blue, white, brown threads), offering an elegant contrast typical of vintage tourist patches.

The patch has a retro look, characteristic of textile souvenirs from the 1960s-1980s, with a neat finish and a coat-of-arms shape. No reverse side or attachment system is visible in this image, as the photograph only shows the front.

The motif of the flowery chalet, associated with the altitude mention, evokes the emblematic landscapes of the Vosges or the French Alps, making it a representative piece of mountain souvenir embroidery. This type of patch was often sewn onto jackets, bags, or hiking gear.

The embroidery remains crisp, with no visible defects on the front. The contours are precise, the colors well-preserved, indicating good overall condition for an old textile. The quality of the golden thread and the fineness of the design add to the object's retro charm.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Front in good visual condition, embroidery without snags or apparent major discoloration. No information about the back or attachment system.

Did you know? The Col du Bonhomme, located in the Vosges massif at an altitude of 949 meters (here mentioned as 956 m on the patch), is a historic pass between Alsace and Lorraine, often commemorated by embroidered textile souvenirs from the 1950s in mountain shops.

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