{"product_id":"pins-football-vintage-u-s-than-joueur-emaille-rouge-noir-ancien-badge","title":"Vintage U.S. football pin, enameled red and black player, old badge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pin depicts a soccer player in action, wearing a red and black jersey, with white shorts and matching socks. The entire silhouette is highlighted by a vibrant and contrasting enameled finish, typical of sports pin production from the 80s and 90s. The base of the pin features the inscription \"U.S. THAN\" in black capital letters on a silver background, perfectly legible on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape of the pin follows the contours of the player and the ball, offering a distinctive relief. The golden butterfly clutch is visible on the back of the design, characteristic of common fasteners for this type of badge. The cloisonné enamel work reveals clear metallic separations between each color zone, enhancing the legibility of the design even on a compact format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe soccer theme is immediately identifiable thanks to the player's dynamic posture, ready to kick the ball. The color palette (red, black, white) evokes the classic kits of many amateur or local clubs, while the lettering \"U.S. THAN\" suggests an associative or regional sports origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface has a shiny appearance with some micro-traces of wear visible from certain angles, without altering the clarity of the colors or the legibility of the inscription. No chips or missing enamel are apparent on the visible part. The overall item displays a retro style, typical of pins distributed during tournaments, sporting events, or as club insignia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The enamel and metal have a good overall appearance with slight signs of use consistent with a vintage pin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Sports pins, especially those from French football clubs, were very popular in the 1980s and 1990s, a period when every amateur club launched its own badges during events or to unite its members. They became popular mediums for displaying affiliation or commemorating a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping are assured by a professional seller, specializing in antique and vintage items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: football badge, sports club pin, enamel badge, vintage badge, football pin, enamel pin, retro pin, U.S. THAN, football player pin, football enamel pin, old pin, 80s sports badge\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54263724245319,"sku":"009c9c4c-92ca-48f0-9989-45263841fc4e","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_c6d16e93-8cd2-470b-b17c-f3735c873ae9.jpg?v=1782903078","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/pins-football-vintage-u-s-than-joueur-emaille-rouge-noir-ancien-badge","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}