Vintage Enamel Badge Former Var General Council retro advertising pin

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Visual Description

This vintage advertising pin, round in shape, features an enameled front adorned with vibrant colors: green, blue, and a light metallic-looking border. The upper part of the pin has a blue background, on which "CONSEIL GÉNÉRAL" is inscribed in an arc in capital letters. The lower part displays a deep green, where "DU VAR" is visible at the bottom, also in capital letters. In the center, a stylized motif evokes the logo of the Conseil Général du Var, composed of schematic trees (probably pines or cypresses) and a graphic representation of the word "VAR" in blue and green, integrated into the landscape design.

The pin is encircled by a metallic-finished border that frames the entire visual. The enamel offers a smooth and shiny finish, typical of advertising productions from the 1980s-1990s. The object is presented on a dark red fabric, highlighting its contrasting colors and institutional graphics.

The visible face shows no major apparent defects: the enamel is well preserved, with no chips or noticeable scratches in the photo. The lettering remains perfectly legible. No other decorative elements or inscriptions are visible on this face.

The whole displays a graphic style characteristic of French institutional communication from the late 20th century, with simple typography and a clean layout.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The visible front face is in good overall condition, with no significant wear or major apparent defects in the photo.

Did you know? The Conseil Général du Var, now the Conseil Départemental, has been the executive body of the Var department since the French Revolution. Institutional pins like this one were commonly distributed at official events or territorial communication campaigns in the 1980s and 1990s, a period when the use of advertising pins experienced a notable boom in France.

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