Red ribbon Pin's vintage 90s Sidaction retro advertising badge

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

Promotional pin featuring a red ribbon, the international symbol of the fight against HIV/AIDS, associated in France with the Sidaction campaign. This pin has a characteristic loop shape, with a smooth and rounded bright, uniform red ribbon. The ribbon is affixed to a gold-colored round backing, visible in the background on the front, typical of the butterfly clutches used for this type of promotional item in the 1990s.

The ribbon's finish is uniform, with no visible pattern or inscription on the front. The entire pin is designed in a minimalist style, faithful to the sober and direct aesthetic of awareness campaigns of that period. The red color of the ribbon is well-defined, with no apparent discoloration on the front. The contrast between the red of the ribbon and the gold background highlights the symbol, making the object immediately recognizable.

This promotional badge is part of the tradition of awareness items distributed at charity events or prevention campaigns in the 1990s. It is designed to be worn on clothing thanks to its metal fastener visible in the photo. The object has no additional logo or text on the visible side, which reinforces its visual impact and the universality of its message.

The ribbon's surface shows a smooth texture with a slight reflection, indicating a glossy or lacquered finish. No chips, deep scratches, or major flaws are visible on the front, apart from a few micro-traces of use consistent with a vintage badge. The gold fastener in the background has a patinated appearance, typical of old metal fasteners.

This pin is a representative example of the promotional items distributed during major HIV/AIDS prevention campaigns in France in the 90s, and remains a strong symbol of solidarity and social commitment.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Some superficial traces of use visible, patina on the metal fastener consistent with the object's age.

Did you know? The red ribbon was adopted as a global symbol of the fight against HIV/AIDS in 1991 by a collective of New York artists, before being widely adopted during Sidaction campaigns in France starting in 1994. This visual symbol is now universally recognized to represent solidarity with people living with HIV.

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