Vintage Charleval Yacht Club Pin Swimmer Badge Retro Boating Blue

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This lapel pin features a stylized swimmer diving into the water, with dominant colors of blue, gold, and pale pink on the visible part. The scene is drawn on an irregularly shaped base resembling a wave or a pool, with a legible inscription in blue letters: "CLUB NAUTIQUE CHARLEVAL". To the right, a small motif resembling a star or a stylized logo completes the decoration. The outline of the pin has a shiny metallic appearance with a smooth finish, typical of late 20th-century productions.

The front of the pin highlights a clear graphic composition, with a marked contrast between the vibrant blue of the water and the golden tone of the swimmer, whose hair is accented with a touch of yellow. The design, both simple and dynamic, recalls the sports and associative creations of the 80s and 90s. The whole is enhanced by colored enamel, whose brilliance stands out well under light.

The visible attachment system is a butterfly clutch, located in the center back (not visible in this photo, but the golden button slightly protrudes at the top). No other text or logo is visible on the front, apart from the club name and the motif suggesting an athlete or a nautical symbol.

The general condition of the pin, on the shown side, reveals a beautiful surface shine and preserved enamel colors, with some micro-scratches or small, discreet signs of wear in the light, typical of a badge that has been used but remains in good visual condition.

The design evokes the conviviality and sporting spirit characteristic of French nautical clubs, with a sought-after retro graphic identity. This type of badge was often given out at events, competitions, or when joining the nautical association.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Slight signs of wear visible on the enamel and the metallic outline, with no major apparent defects on the presented side.

Did you know? French nautical club pins experienced a particular boom in the 1980s-1990s, a period when many sports associations created their own badges to distinguish their members or commemorate events. The cold enameling technique on metal, widely used during this period, allowed for vibrant colors and great resistance to wear.

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