{"product_id":"pins-federation-departementale-chasseurs-des-landes-vintage-emaille-badge-ancie","title":"Vintage enamelled Pin Badge from the Landes Departmental Hunters' Federation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nShield-shaped pin, representing the Departmental Federation of Hunters of Les Landes, typical of French associative badges from past decades. The front features a stylized illustration on a yellow background, with a green map of the Landes department, on which a red deer head appears. In the upper part, three birds in flight are drawn in blue-green, highlighting the hunting theme of the object. Two inscriptions are clearly visible: \"FEDERATION DEPARTEMENTALE\" at the top and \"CHASSEURS DES LANDES\" at the bottom. The outlines and separations are enhanced by a dark border that accentuates the contrast of the colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe enameled finish offers a smooth and shiny appearance, characteristic of pins produced at the end of the 20th century. The visible surface shows some micro-scratches and slight signs of wear, indicating past use, without affecting the legibility of the patterns or the overall brilliance of the colors. No major defects are observable on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis badge, also called a lapel pin or insignia, is typical of objects given out during associative events, competitions, or membership in a federation. The design harmoniously combines animal symbols and cartographic representation, making it an emblematic object of French departmental identities related to hunting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall appearance evokes the graphic style of the 1980s-1990s, a period during which hunting federations widely distributed this type of pin for identity and commemorative purposes. The bright color palette and enameling technique are characteristic of this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible side shows neither a manufacturer's signature nor a date mention. The whole is presented on a woody background that highlights the brilliance of the enamel and the precision of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUsed item sold as is, with visible signs of wear on the enameled surface. The front remains shiny, with perfectly legible patterns and inscriptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e  \nDepartmental hunting federations in France were created in the 1920s to structure hunting practices and manage local wildlife. The enameled badges distributed by these federations symbolize belonging and official recognition within the departmental hunting community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nProfessional packaging and fast shipping guaranteed. Sale by a professional specializing in antique and vintage items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: Landes hunter badge, old enameled pin, France hunting insignia, hunters federation lapel pin, vintage Landes badge, pin badge hunter France, departmental hunting shield, animal pin, deer bird badge, retro hunting pin, departmental federation badge, hunting pin France\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54233182142791,"sku":"EBAY-315803903526","price":1.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_c378099f-a4e0-4ca6-940f-ffad1f22c738.jpg?v=1782438990","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/pins-federation-departementale-chasseurs-des-landes-vintage-emaille-badge-ancie","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}