{"product_id":"pins-publicitaire-giraudy-vintage-annees-80-emaille-badge-rare-collector","title":"Vintage 80s Giraudy advertising pin, enamelled, rare collector's 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\u003eVintage advertising pin, featuring the \"GIRAUDY\" brand in golden capital letters on a gray and white enameled background. The item has a stylized rectangular shape, with a yellow border, a white geometric motif, and a yellow rectangular base. The \"GIRAUDY\" lettering is perfectly legible, arranged diagonally on a gray band crossing the pin. This badge is characteristic of promotional items from the 1980s, both in its color palette and its clean graphics and contrasting finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible side has a metallic gold appearance, with areas finished in yellow, white, and gray enamel. The outline of the pin is sharp, highlighting the central motif. No major defects are visible on the front, although a slight patina is noticeable on the golden areas, a sign of natural wear or aging of the item. The colors remain vibrant and the visual is attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe design recalls advertising campaigns from the late 20th century in France, where pins were frequently used as communication tools and promotional items. The combination of gold, bright yellow, and white gives this pin a highly sought-after retro look, while highlighting the brand name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis pin stands out for its original shape and contrasting colors. It is a flat badge, with no apparent relief on the visible side, and a rigid structure. The manufacturing shows a common enameling technique for advertising objects of this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe typography and layout of the name \"GIRAUDY\" are characteristic of logos from companies specializing in outdoor or urban advertising in the 1980s. This type of pin was generally distributed at events, trade shows, or communication operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecond-hand item sold as is. The front shows a slight patina on the gold and a vibrancy of the enameled colors. No major damage visible on the photographed part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Giraudy was one of the French leaders in outdoor advertising from the 1970s-1980s, a pioneer in the large-scale installation of urban billboards. Branded pins were then very common promotional items, offered during marketing campaigns or to industry partners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping from France. Professional seller, specializing in authentic vintage and advertising items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: advertising pin, enamel badge, pin badge, Giraudy, 80s, vintage advertising, retro pin, promotional item, retro pin, metal pin, old badge, French advertising pin, vintage enamel pin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54296754127175,"sku":"EBAY-315804216806","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_251ba15f-9275-4a29-821b-b7cbf7fc4dc3.jpg?v=1783335243","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/pins-publicitaire-giraudy-vintage-annees-80-emaille-badge-rare-collector","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}