{"product_id":"pins-vintage-chambre-de-commerce-marseille-provence-emaille-bleu-blanc-badge-an","title":"Vintage Marseille Provence Chamber of Commerce enamel badge, blue and white","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\u003eOld rectangular pin with right-angles, featuring an official emblem of the Marseille-Provence Chamber of Commerce and Industry. On the visible side, the pin has a shiny enamelled finish, alternating bright blue, white, and golden outlines. To the left, a blue triangular motif is framed by a golden line, while to the right is a stylized representation of a sailing ship, a historical symbol of the port city. The lower part displays the inscription in capital letters: \"CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE ET D'INDUSTRIE MARSEILLE-PROVENCE\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe design showcases a fine and legible typography on a white background, highlighting the institutional nature of the object. The golden outlines accentuate the details, particularly the hull and sails of the ship, as well as the separations between the different colored areas. The overall impression is a retro aesthetic, typical of promotional or commemorative items published by public or economic bodies in the 1980s to 1990s, although the exact period cannot be specified without further information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe object is photographed on a velvet or dark fabric background, which enhances the shiny appearance of the enamelled surface. No manufacturing mark or serial number is visible on the displayed side. No details concerning the attachment system are visible in this image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface appears smooth and uniform; no cracks or chips are observable on the front. The gilding surrounding the graphic elements and text appears well-preserved, with no apparent oxidation. The contrast between blue and white, combined with the gilding, evokes the visual identity of Marseille and its Chamber of Commerce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis institutional pin can be searched for under various terms such as badge, insignia, or brooch, and appeals to anyone interested in economic history, urban symbols, or the heritage of Marseille.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as presented. The visible side is in very good condition, with no major apparent defects (see photo).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The Marseille-Provence Chamber of Commerce and Industry, founded in 1599, is one of the oldest consular institutions in France. Its logo regularly features the ship, a symbol of the port of Marseille and its commercial history, recalling the city's strategic importance in Mediterranean trade for several centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping by a professional seller specializing in antique and vintage items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: Marseille badge, Chamber of Commerce insignia, enamel pin, vintage brooch, Marseille Provence pin, old company badge, France pin badge, enamel pin, institutional badge, retro pin, official badge, Marseille Chamber of Commerce\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54489445990727,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_b62f644a-9a1e-4663-9263-2b6c126ce4b1.jpg?v=1785630113","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/pins-vintage-chambre-de-commerce-marseille-provence-emaille-bleu-blanc-badge-an","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}