{"product_id":"pins-ancien-villigon-voyages-autocar-noir-rouge-vintage-rare","title":"Rare vintage black and red Villigon Voyages coach old pin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVisual description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage pin depicts a stylized coach seen in profile, with a gold metallic finish. The visible face features a black background highlighted by a red band on the lower part of the bus, evoking a typical decoration from the 1980s-1990s. The angular silhouette of the vehicle is finely outlined with a gold border, enhancing the relief effect and the legibility of the shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the lower part, the pin clearly displays the handwritten \"Villigon\" logo on the left, followed by the word \"VOYAGES\" in gold capital letters on a black background. The typography and graphic style are characteristic of the visual communication of transport agencies of this period, accentuating the retro aspect of the object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe front surface of the pin shows a slight patina and some visible signs of wear, particularly on the dark areas of the bus and around the gold inscriptions. No chips or missing parts are visible on the front face; the structure appears perfectly preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe outline of the pin is clean, with a cut following the shape of the bus and its rectangular base. The contrast between black, red, and gold lines gives the whole an elegant and advertising look, typical of promotional pins distributed by transport companies in the 80s-90s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Presence of superficial signs of wear, visible patina on the front face. No apparent chips or missing parts on the visible area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Promotional pins like this one were very common in the 1980s and 1990s in France. They were often offered by transport companies, travel agencies, or during professional events to promote their brand, quickly becoming cherished collector's items for their design and their connection to the popular culture of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging, fast shipping from France, professional seller specializing in vintage and antique items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: coach pin, Villigon badge, travel pin, transport pin, advertising pin, bus pin, old pin, bus enamel pin, vintage pin badge, antique travel pin, Villigon Voyages pin, France pin, transport agency pin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54249055781191,"sku":"EBAY-315759403988","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_8b1a5d0e-5d54-478b-b51c-3ff834334470.jpg?v=1782686285","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/pins-ancien-villigon-voyages-autocar-noir-rouge-vintage-rare","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}