Vintage enamelled USEP sports pin 90s France brooch badge athletics

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Description
Antique pin depicting a young athlete in full sprint, typical of French school associations. The visible side features a stylized silhouette wearing a red tank top and green shorts, against a glossy golden background. The dynamic posture and the character's smile evoke the playful practice of athletics or running. The inscription "USEP" appears in handwritten letters on a rectangular green plaque, integrated at the base of the pin, characteristic of productions intended for the Union Sportive de l'Enseignement du Premier degré (Sports Union of Primary Education).

The surface has a smooth and shiny finish, achieved by a colored enameling technique, highlighted by clear and regular golden outlines. The bright and contrasting colors, combined with the simplicity of the design, attest to a creation from the 1990s, in line with the aesthetic of school promotional items from that period.

The pin is mounted on a metallic base with a golden appearance, of which only the front part is visible in the photo. No details of the fastening or back are visible in the provided image. The item is presented in a decorative-edged box, which is not included by default unless otherwise stated in the advertisement.

The well-defined contours of the motif, as well as the absence of major visible defects, indicate a generally satisfactory condition for an object of this era. There is a slight patina and some minor use-related micro-scratches on the golden areas, with no noticeable impact on readability or overall aesthetics.

This vintage badge, often worn at school sporting events or given as a reward, embodies the French associative spirit of the 90s and remains a graphic testament to that period.

Condition
Used item, sold as is. Some signs of use and slight traces of patina visible on the enameled and gilded surface. See photos for the exact condition of the front side.

Did you know? USEP (Union Sportive de l'Enseignement du Premier degré) is a French school sports federation created in 1939, which promotes sports practice in primary schools through events, meetings, and distinctive items such as pins and badges given to participating students.

AFW Reassurance
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