{"product_id":"pins-vintage-blason-uc-sampdoria-badge-emaille-football-italie","title":"Vintage UC Sampdoria crest pin, enameled football badge Italy","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\u003eThis pin has the shape of a crest, typical of sports badges, and clearly represents the logo of the Italian football club UC Sampdoria. The front, the only part visible in the photo, features enamel in the club's characteristic colors: a white background, diagonal blue and red stripes, and a stylized black central silhouette evoking the sailor profile of the official logo. The pin's border is highlighted with a golden trim or a metallic gold appearance. In the lower part of the crest, the inscription \"U.C. Sampdoria\" is visible in gold letters on a light background, although slightly faded by reflection or wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pin is a badge type, with a domed appearance and smooth edges. The colored enamel covers the entire visible surface, giving the object a shiny finish typical of late 20th-century productions. No clasp or reverse side is visible in this view. The overall finish shows slight signs of wear or patina, especially on the lighter areas, which reinforces its vintage character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe design, color palette, and typography used correspond to the aesthetics of the 1980s-1990s, a period of great popularity for sports club pins in Europe. The object's shape, its enameled style, and the faithful representation of the UC Sampdoria logo immediately evoke promotional items or official souvenirs related to major Italian football teams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis crest pin is suitable for display on textile supports (jacket, cap) as well as for exhibition in a display case dedicated to sports memorabilia. Its compact size and enameled sheen make it an ideal badge to highlight belonging or attachment to UC Sampdoria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Slight wear visible on the enamel and edges, traces of patina and micro-scratches compatible with age and use. Only the front is visible in the photo; no information about the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e UC Sampdoria, founded in 1946 in Genoa, is known for its unique emblem depicting a stylized sailor, called \"Baciccia,\" which symbolizes the city's maritime identity. This logo, used since the 1980s, has become one of the most recognizable in Italian football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping are assured by a professional seller. Your purchase will be handled with all due attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: Italy football badge, Sampdoria pin, sports club pins, UC Sampdoria enamel badge, vintage football crest, Genoa fan badge, old football pin, enamel badge Italy, Italian team badge, 80s crest pin, fan accessory, football club pin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54277520032071,"sku":"dc71b135-4b9a-4c50-a06d-b21cca2fe43e","price":1.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_a168cc94-e46a-46c2-a641-3f8a6ed2bbda.jpg?v=1783029769","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/pins-vintage-blason-uc-sampdoria-badge-emaille-football-italie","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}