{"product_id":"pins-ancien-allocations-familiales-voilier-emaille-retro-badge-vintage-bleu-ver","title":"Vintage Family Allowances sailboat enamel pin retro vintage blue green badge","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 retro-looking pin, depicting a stylized sailboat on a burgundy velvet background. The visible side features a multicolored enameled design: white hull, green sail, blue background interspersed with blue fleur-de-lis motifs. The outline of the pin has a golden finish, highlighting the shapes and details of the design. In the bottom right, the letters \"AR\" are integrated into the design, probably referring to the illustration or an organization's acronym. The overall appearance evokes a graphic style typical of promotional items from the 1980s-1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturing quality reveals a cloisonné enamel technique, common on promotional pins of that period. The surface shows some signs of wear and discrete handling marks, particularly on the gilded areas, attesting to its authenticity and age. The colors, blue, green, and white, remain well-contrasted and offer an attractive visual rendering despite the patina of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sailboat motif and the fleurs-de-lis suggest regional or institutional symbolism, consistent with the mention \"Allocations familiales\" (Family Allowances) indicated in the keywords and frequently associated with social communication campaigns in France. The overall design, compact and easily identifiable, makes it an ideal promotional badge for collectors of vintage pins with an institutional or regional theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe general shape of the pin is angular with an original cut-out, following the silhouette of the stylized sailboat. The contrast between the enameled parts and the gilded outlines adds relief. No manufacturer's mark is visible on the front. The typography and iconography are typical of late 20th-century production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Visible signs of wear on the gilding and enamel. The colors remain vibrant and the item retains a good overall visual appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Promotional pins experienced a particular boom in France in the late 1980s, especially during the pin craze when many public organizations, such as the Family Allowances, distributed enameled badges during awareness campaigns or local events.\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, to ensure the safety and presentation of your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: Family Allowances badge, sailboat pin, old promotional badge, retro pin, gilded enamel badge, 80s badge, blue green pin, institution pin, vintage French pin, France badge, fleur-de-lis badge, AR pin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54239109022023,"sku":"d2bdc2a6-80a2-4782-a581-df86c4176e5f","price":1.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_139f9643-184c-4700-8ea3-7cfcfa39f357.jpg?v=1782512068","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/pins-ancien-allocations-familiales-voilier-emaille-retro-badge-vintage-bleu-ver","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}