{"product_id":"pins-ancien-sos-sang-croix-rouge-aspect-emaille-vintage-rare-edition-limitee","title":"Vintage Red Cross SOS old pin with an enameled look, rare, limited edition","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\u003eThis antique pin is round, with an embossed cross design at the center, on a red and white background. The cross covers the entire surface of the pin, dividing the space into four quadrants. In each quadrant, the inscription \"SOS\" is clearly visible, while the word \"Sang\" (Blood) appears in handwritten letters in the center of the cross, on a horizontal band. The overall visual explicitly references blood donation and medical urgency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface finish has a brilliant metallic appearance, with red and white areas reminiscent of enamel technique, although the exact material is not specified. The outlines and inscriptions are in slight relief, which enhances the legibility of the design and gives the object volume. The main colors are red, off-white, and silver, highlighting the humanitarian and medical spirit of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pin shows visible signs of age: patina and slight traces of wear are present on the metallic and colored parts, reinforcing its vintage character. The graphic style, as well as the handwritten typography of the word \"Sang,\" suggests production likely from the late 20th century, typical of awareness and blood collection campaigns in France or Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece is photographed on an antique box, which highlights its retro appearance and its potential as a collectible item or souvenir related to medical solidarity. No brand or manufacturer logo is visible on the front face. The cross emblem, associated with red and white colors, is a distinctive element of insignias related to blood donations and medical charity actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis pin is ideally suited to be worn on clothing, a jacket, or a bag, or displayed in a setting dedicated to historical or commemorative objects related to health. Its design, marked by the inscription \"SOS Sang,\" makes it an emblematic piece of blood donation campaigns, often distributed during events or to reward regular donors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Shows signs of wear and visible patina, with no major apparent chips on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The first blood donation pins were created in France in the 1970s to raise public awareness and value volunteer donors. Their iconography often uses the cross and red\/white colors, directly associated with medical urgency and solidarity.\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 and vintage items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: blood donation pin, SOS blood badge, red cross insignia, medical vintage pin, old humanitarian pin, old blood donor pin, retro brooch, limited edition blood, health vintage accessory, rescue pin, SOS blood France, vintage blood pin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54489445040455,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_78dcbd37-aeaa-47d7-a51f-076bb2dd50db.jpg?v=1785630074","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/pins-ancien-sos-sang-croix-rouge-aspect-emaille-vintage-rare-edition-limitee","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}