{"product_id":"pins-publicitaire-vintage-marrou-traiteur-rouge-dore-france-retro","title":"Vintage advertising pin badge Marrou caterer red gold France retro","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\u003eOld round promotional pin, dedicated to Maison Marrou, a caterer in France. The object features a bright red front, enhanced with golden details that outline the entire perimeter and inscriptions. In the center, the name \"MARROU\" is clearly visible in golden capital letters, topped by a white medallion bearing a stylized \"M\". Below, the word \"TRAITEUR\" (CATERER) is also inscribed in gold. Two golden branches frame the text, forming a stylized vegetal crown, a classic symbol of prestige in the visual communication of food service professions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis pin has a glossy finish, with an enameled appearance on the visible side. The contrast between the intense red and the gold highlights the logo and inscriptions, giving the whole a retro style typical of promotional items from the 1980s-1990s. The object is photographed on a satin red fabric, which accentuates the brilliance of the colors and the sheen of the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe circular shape is regular, with a slight offset in the upper left, which could correspond to a design detail or the original finish. No other pattern, pictogram, or illustration is visible; the sobriety of the graphic design serves the brand identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe golden laurel wreath, closed at the base by a stylized knot, evokes distinctions or gastronomic medals, reinforcing the image of quality and tradition associated with Maison Marrou. The ensemble is typical of promotional pins distributed at events, trade shows, or promotional campaigns in France at the end of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The visible side has a nice shine with some slight superficial marks consistent with normal use and the age of the object. No major chips or noticeable alteration on the front part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Marrou is a catering house founded in Marseille in the 19th century, renowned for its Provençal specialties and high-end services for major events. This type of pin was frequently used in the 1980s-1990s as an advertising medium by French gastronomy houses to retain their clientele or mark their presence at culinary competitions and professional trade shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging by a professional seller specializing in vintage and retro advertising items from France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: advertising pin, Marrou badge, retro caterer item, vintage France pin, antique gold pin, Marrou caterer badge, red gold pin, gastronomic advertising, French caterer pins, enamel badge, French vintage pin, event pin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54311332643143,"sku":"cf06f16c-68d0-49d9-86c1-f0838d2e3489","price":1.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_671913de-be6c-4fe0-acea-a7caa48e5062.jpg?v=1783526153","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/pins-publicitaire-vintage-marrou-traiteur-rouge-dore-france-retro","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}