Vintage retro Auto Moto Barneoud school motorcycle helmet pin two-wheeler

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

Old pin depicting the "Centre Barneoud" Auto Moto School, visible on the front. This pin has a rounded shape with an irregular outline that follows the decorative elements. The central illustration combines a stylized wheel, colored white and blue, with a red motorcycle helmet with a black visor and golden details, clearly evoking the world of motorized two-wheelers. The inscriptions "ECOLE AUTO MOTO" and "CENTRE BARNEOUD" are clearly legible, in black letters on a gold background, encircling the main motif.

The surface has a shiny enameled finish, with a sharp contrast between the different colors (white, blue, red, black, and gold). The golden border highlights the retro graphics typical of this type of promotional badge, probably distributed to students or customers of a motorcycle-specialized driving school.

The stylized motorcycle helmet, tilted in profile, occupies a large part of the right side of the pin and is distinguished by its geometric details and vibrant color. The wheel, placed on the left, recalls the classic iconography of driving and piloting, reinforced by the choice of blue and white colors evoking road signs.

This pin has a retro aesthetic, characteristic of promotional items from the 1980s to 1990s, both in terms of graphics and the choice of colors and typography used. No major defects are visible on the front, but slight traces of use or micro-scratches may appear at certain angles, typical of a used item of this age.

The piece is photographed on a light textile background, highlighting the enamel's brilliance and the color contrast. No manufacturer's marking is visible on the front.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side has a beautiful shine and retains its original colors, with possible minimal traces of wear due to age and use.

Did you know? Promotional pins, very popular in France in the 1980s and 1990s, were often used by driving schools and sports clubs to build customer loyalty or mark an event. Their manufacture generally involved a metal base covered with colored enamel, a technique that allowed for precise and durable designs.

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