Vintage Brotherhood Ovalie Côte Basque Landes rugby enamel badge retro

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This pin features a stylized geographical shape, evoking a map or territory, with irregular contours. Its visible face is covered with a colored enamel decoration, primarily composed of green, beige, and touches of red. The center of the pin displays the inscription "CONFRERIE DU D’OVALIE" surrounding a stylized rugby ball, an immediately recognizable emblem of the rugby world.

In the lower part, the words "COTE BASQUE LANDES" are clearly visible in gold letters on a green background. To the right of the main motif, a rugby goalpost is represented by a gold line, reinforcing the thematic anchor of the object. The whole is framed in gold, highlighting the shapes and delimiting the colored areas of the enamel.

The visible surface has a smooth and glossy finish, characteristic of enameled badges or pins produced mainly in the late 20th century. The colors are crisp and well-defined, without bleeding, which indicates careful craftsmanship. No major defects are observable on the illustrated face, apart from some slight micro-wear on the golden edge, typical of prior use.

The clutch-back fastening system is partially visible on the back, but not described here in accordance with instructions.

This pin, both a badge and a commemorative insignia, is linked to the rugby tradition of the Basque Coast and the Landes, two French regions renowned for their rugby culture. The object is ideal for representing membership in a brotherhood or celebrating an event related to local rugby.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The enamel on the visible face appears to be in good general condition, with slight signs of wear on the golden edge, with no major chips or scratches visible in the image.

Did you know? The term "ovalie" refers to the world of rugby, a sport whose oval ball is its signature. The Basque Coast and the Landes are two historical strongholds of French rugby, where numerous brotherhoods and local associations have perpetuated the spirit and conviviality of this sport since the first half of the 20th century.

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