Carrefour Marseille Le Merlan 30 Years pin, vintage, 93 logo, old badge
AFW - Antique France Worldwide
Description
This promotional pin has a vertical rectangular shape, with straight edges and a smooth, glossy white surface. It is adorned with the stylized "93" in red and blue, followed by the text "30 Ans de discount" (30 Years of discount). Below this text is the classic Carrefour logo, with its recognizable blue and red colors. At the bottom of the pin, the inscription "MARSEILLE LE MERLAN" refers to the Carrefour store in the Le Merlan district of Marseille, highlighting the localized nature of this promotional item.
The visible face of the pin shows a clear and precise print, with bold colors: vivid red and dark blue are used for the number and the logo, while the text appears in dark blue. The overall design evokes the graphic codes of the early 1990s, in connection with Carrefour's 30 years of discount, which likely dates the creation of this pin to around 1993.
The pin's finish shows a slight sheen, typical of enameled or lacquered badges from that period. No specific relief or texture details are visible in the photo, other than the smooth, shiny surface. The black outline emphasizes the perimeter of the pin, enhancing its overall readability.
The pin is presented tilted, placed on a stand with a gold decor, which highlights its clean lines and commemorative aspect. No other decorative elements are present on the visible side, which reinforces the institutional and event-driven nature of this object.
The inscriptions are perfectly legible: "93 – 30 Ans de discount – Carrefour – MARSEILLE LE MERLAN". This type of pin was generally distributed during anniversaries or internal events of the brand, to mark a key date in the history of the store or the Carrefour group.
Condition
Used item, sold as is. The visible face appears clean, with no major apparent defects. Some discreet traces or potential micro-scratches may be observed, typical of a vintage item.
Did you know? The Carrefour store in Le Merlan, Marseille, is one of the brand's historic hypermarkets in the south of France. The "discount" concept was introduced by Carrefour in the 1960s, revolutionizing retail in France through the practice of permanent low prices and the promotion of private label products.
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