Enamel pins Pif and Arnal 1945, vintage retro advertising badge

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Description Old advertising pin depicting the comic book character Pif le chien, accompanied by a stylized portrait of his creator, José Cabrero Arnal. This colorful enamel badge features a two-part composition, with the clearly legible inscription "PIF ET ARNAL 1945" on a red base at the bottom of the design. The main visible colors are red, yellow, beige, green, and brown, on a gold background. The surface has a glossy finish typical of enamel, highlighting the black outlines defining each colored area.

The shape of the pin is cut to the silhouette of the two characters, without an added background, which gives the whole a dynamic appearance typical of souvenir or commemorative pins from the 80s-90s. The clasp visible on the right, separate from the object, is a golden metal butterfly clutch, a system frequently used for this type of promotional accessory.

The scene highlights the retro graphic style characteristic of the Pif universe, with thick lines and bright colors, faithful to the aesthetic of popular French comic books. The support on which the pin rests, a red velvet case, is not included but enhances the object for the photo.

The pin shows no major visible defects on the front: the enamel appears intact, without chips or noticeable scratches, and the metallic outlines are crisp. Some light reflections are visible on the surface, indicating the glossy varnish. No marking other than the main inscription is visible on the photographed side.

This type of badge was often distributed at promotional events, trade shows, or as a gift with youth magazines. The inscription 1945 refers to the year the character was created by Arnal, an emblematic figure in French-language comic strips.

Condition Used item sold as is, with the front in very good apparent condition. The butterfly clutch is also visible in the photo.

Did you know? Pif le chien, created in 1945 by José Cabrero Arnal, became one of the most famous mascots of the youth press in France, notably thanks to the magazine "Pif Gadget," launched in 1969. Pif pins were produced in large numbers during the 1980s and 1990s, the heyday of the magazine.

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