Old Football Pin Union Vic Fezensac Enamelled Retro Vintage Sports Badge

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This antique pin features a golden-edged escutcheon with an enameled finish on the visible side. The overall shape is that of a coat of arms, typical of French sports badges from the mid to late 20th century. Against a black background, a stylized white and red football occupies the lower part of the pin. Around the ball, the following gold inscriptions can be read: "UNION VICOMTE FOOTBALL VIC-FEZENSAC ATHLETOURDE". The lettering, clearly visible, is reminiscent of period productions dedicated to local or regional clubs.

The surface has a characteristic shine of enameled pins, with reflections and a slight patina testifying to its age. The main colors of this badge are black, gold, off-white, and red. The golden border surrounds the entire escutcheon, accentuating the contrast with the dark background. The pattern of the football with hexagonal panels is typical of representations from the 70s-90s.

The overall appearance is retro, reinforced by the style of the fonts and the circular arrangement of the text around the ball. This type of pin was frequently worn on jackets or caps during matches or local sporting events, and served to identify club members or supporters.

The photograph highlights the front of the pin, well-centered, with no visibility of the back or the fastening system. No major defects are visible on the front, other than some micro-scratches from use and slight wear to the gold, consistent with a vintage item of this type.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Slight wear to the gold and micro-scratches visible on the enameled front. Aesthetically pleasing.

Did you know? Enameled pins were particularly popular in France in the 1980s and 1990s, especially as promotional items or souvenirs for local sports clubs. The football club of Vic-Fezensac, a town in Gers, is one of many amateur clubs that had this type of personalized badge made for its members and supporters.

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