{"product_id":"patch-ecusson-brode-col-bonhomme-ancien-vintage-retro-montagne-chalet","title":"Embroidered patch badge Collar Old man vintage retro mountain chalet","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\u003eOld 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Front in good visual condition, embroidery without snags or apparent major discoloration. No information about the back or attachment system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging by a professional seller specializing in antique textile items and regional souvenirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: mountain patch, embroidered souvenir patch, vintage textile badge, chalet patch, retro patch, Col du Bonhomme, Vosges patch, hiking patch, embroidered France patch, vintage patch, textile badge, mountain collector patch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54259706233159,"sku":"284657fc-f138-40c6-a225-3f00ad4afd05-PA0.43","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_7ba1043e-ea81-4e5b-a4bc-4eae53d2e600.jpg?v=1782829712","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/patch-ecusson-brode-col-bonhomme-ancien-vintage-retro-montagne-chalet","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}