Limited edition vintage advertising Green Leisure mascot pin

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

Vintage advertising pin badge featuring the "Verts Loisirs" chain mascot. The item has an irregular shape, highlighting a cartoon-style character dressed in green and yellow, holding a hat. The mascot is topped with a large yellow mustache and has a jovial expression. The bottom of the pin badge displays the inscription "VERTS LOISIRS" in raised green capital letters on a metallic background with a patinated appearance.

The visible front of the pin badge has a shiny surface, with typical signs of wear for an old item: micro-scratches, alterations to the original color, and traces of oxidation or tarnishing, especially on the lower part. The main colors are green, yellow, and rosy beige, with a strong contrast between the mascot and the metallic background.

The graphics and character style, combined with the typography, suggest an advertising creation from the 1980s or early 1990s, a period when leisure brands frequently used mascots to enhance their visibility. No manufacturing details, brand, or serial number are visible on the front.

The presentation on a burgundy velvet case highlights the pin badge, but only the front of the item is visible; therefore, it is not possible to describe the attachment system or the reverse side.

The relief details, colored enamel, and visible signs of wear attest to the age of this advertising item. This pin badge fully belongs to the category of vintage promotional items related to the world of leisure and gardening.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Shows visible signs of wear: scratches, surface alterations, tarnishing, and small areas of discoloration.

Did you know? Verts Loisirs is a French brand specializing in gardening, DIY, and outdoor leisure, created in the 1980s. This type of pin badge was often distributed at promotional events or given as a gift to loyal customers, marking an era when advertising mascots were omnipresent in the communication of mainstream brands.

AFW Reassurance

Careful packaging and fast shipping by a professional seller. Contractual photos, item as described.

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