French Red Cross Var old vintage pin, enamel, humanitarian badge

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Detailed description

This pin features an irregular shape evoking the silhouette of the Var department, with gold outlines and an enameled surface. On the visible side, there is a yellow background adorned with a clearly visible red cross on the left, next to the inscription "VAR" in red letters on a gold background. The central part of the badge features a stylized palm tree motif, typical of the Mediterranean coast, and a green area at the bottom right suggesting a localized landscape.

The bottom of the pin displays the inscription "CROIX-ROUGE FRANÇAISE" in gold letters on a green background, perfectly legible. The whole is made of colored enamel, a technique commonly used for this type of promotional or associative badge. The main visible colors are bright red, golden yellow, green, and dark brown for the plant motifs.

The surface finish appears smooth and glossy, with a metallic gold outline visible all around the perimeter. No major defects are visible on the front; the brilliance of the enamel and the sharpness of the motifs indicate a good overall condition on the observable part.

This type of pin was frequently used in the 1980s-1990s for promotion or fundraising by local branches of the French Red Cross. The presence of the emblematic cross and regional landscape elements makes it a representative badge of both the institution and the Var territory.

The typography and graphic style, as well as the colored enamel technique, are characteristic of productions from the late 20th century, which allows this pin to be placed within a "vintage" aesthetic faithful to the era of dissemination of associative promotional items.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The front has a beautiful shine, with no visible scratches or chips in the photo. All inscriptions and motifs are clear and legible.

Did you know? The French Red Cross often issued specific pins for each department, used during charity events or local awareness campaigns. The Var department, represented on this badge, is known for its strong associative involvement and its emblematic Mediterranean landscapes, often illustrated on regional promotional items.

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