Vintage Ambulance de la Gare pin – retro medical emergency badge

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Description

Old semi-circular pin, displayed on a bright yellow fabric. The object, typical of badges distributed in the medical or paramedical field, features a multicoloured enamel decoration, predominantly dark blue and red. The central silhouette evokes a stylized stethoscope, accompanied by a white star symbol on a blue background, reminiscent of the Star of Life, an international symbol of medical emergency services. The lower part of the pin reveals, in capital letters, the partially legible inscription "AMBULANCE DE LA GARE".

The motif is encircled by a thin border, highlighting the contrast between the vibrant colours and the dark background. The whole presents a glossy finish, typical of enamel pins produced from the 1980s-1990s, which corresponds to the "vintage" and "retro" aspect mentioned in the keywords. The badge displays a professional and institutional aesthetic, often associated with emergency and medical transport organizations.

The pin shows a slight patina visible on the upper part, indicating previous use. No major chips or scratches are visible on the front. The inscription at the bottom of the pin is partially obscured by the light and the angle of the photo, but "AMBULANCE DE LA GARE" remains identifiable.

This type of badge was generally worn by medical personnel, paramedics, or volunteers associated with first aid posts, to identify their function or their affiliation with a specific structure.

The visible face does not allow identification of the fastening used on the back (butterfly clutch or other), nor the mention of a possible manufacturer.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Slight visible signs of wear, usage patina but no major apparent defect on the presented face.

Did you know? The Star of Life symbol, visible on this pin, was created in 1973 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the United States, then adopted internationally to represent emergency medical services. It consists of six branches symbolizing the stages of patient care.

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