Vintage Advertising Pin Crédit Agricole Enamel Blue Square Bank

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Visual description and identification

This vintage promotional pin features the Crédit Agricole logo, recognizable by its stylized "CA" letters topped with a red line, against a vibrant blue background. The item has a square shape reminiscent of a card or badge, with a large light blue enameled surface. At the bottom, the inscription "CARRE BLEU" appears in gold letters on a blue background, perfectly legible. The outline of the pin is highlighted with a golden finish, which frames the whole cleanly and regularly. The visible surface has a shiny appearance, typical of 80s-90s advertising enameling, reinforcing the retro character of the object.

The pin is displayed on a dark blue velvet support, which enhances the luster of the enamel and the vibrancy of the colors. No other elements or decorations are visible on the front, emphasizing the simplicity and effectiveness of the institutional design. The overall condition of the visible side is very good: no scratches, scuffs or enamel chips are apparent in the photo's light.

The Crédit Agricole logo, with its graphic style and specific typography, dates this pin to a period between the late 1980s and the early 2000s, when this type of promotional item was frequently used by French banks to promote specific offers or services such as "Carré Bleu".

This promotional bank pin, also called a badge or lapel pin, is typical of French institutional merchandising. The whole presents a neat finish, with clean contours and a marked contrast between the vibrant blue of the enamel and the peripheral gilding.

Condition

Second-hand item in very good apparent condition, sold as is. The visible side has no notable defects.

Did you know? The "Carré Bleu" program of Crédit Agricole referred in the 1990s to a selection of high-end banking services, and this type of pin was often given to employees or partners during internal campaigns or promotional events.

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