Vintage Pin Old sailboat Brest 1996 marine advertising badge

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

Promotional pin depicting a stylized sailboat, made with a gilded finish on the contours. The central part shows a large square-rigged sailing ship, with cream-colored sails and a red section in the upper right part. The dark-colored hull is highlighted by a stylized blue wave. The inscription "BREST 1996" appears in black letters on a light banner at the base of the pin, clearly legible on the front.

The overall shape is cut according to the silhouette of the ship, with sharp details that evoke a maritime event. The graphic style and the dated inscription suggest that this badge is associated with a nautical event that took place in Brest in 1996, probably the famous international maritime festivals.

The whole presents a marked contrast between the cream-colored solid areas, the vivid touch of red, the bright blue of the wave and the golden highlights that frame each colored area. The visual aspect suggests enameling or colored lacquer, typical of promotional pins from the late 20th century.

This pin, with its irregular cut following the contours of the sailboat, is typical of souvenir items distributed during maritime events or nautical exhibitions. No other text or logo is visible on the front, with the exception of the main inscription.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible surface appears generally clean, with no chips or major scratches apparent in the photo. The brilliance of the gilded finish and the clarity of the inscription are preserved.

Did you know? The Brest maritime festivals have been organized every four years since 1992 and bring together hundreds of traditional sailboats from all over the world. The 1996 edition marked one of the largest international gatherings of old rigs, attracting tens of thousands of visitors and many souvenir items, including pins featuring emblematic sailboats.

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