{"product_id":"pins-vintage-fika-pays-basque-taureau-badge-souvenir-france-retro","title":"Vintage FIKA Basque Country bull pin? Retro France souvenir badge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOld pin depicting a stylized bull, a strong emblem of the Basque Country, on an orange-yellow background. This badge features a graphic illustration typical of retro style, with the burgundy bull, blowing steam, against a blue cloud backdrop. The pin's shape is contoured, with an arched upper cut and rounded edges, highlighting the central motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the bottom of the visible side, the pin features the inscription \"PAYS BASQUE\" in yellow capital letters on a black background, accompanied by the FIKA logo in a cartouche to the left. The ensemble evokes French tourist souvenirs from past decades, with a nostalgic visual rendering and colors patinated by time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface shows a smooth and shiny appearance, suggesting a lacquered or enameled finish, without a specific material being explicitly identifiable. There are some signs of wear and small marks, typical of a vintage promotional or tourist item that has been circulated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bull's design, with its white horns and determined gaze, is part of the traditional imagery of the Basque Country, often associated with strength and local bullfighting culture. The contrast between the orange background and the burgundy hues catches the eye and gives this pin a decorative appeal sought after by collectors of regional souvenirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis FIKA Basque Country pin is a distinctive symbol of the retro years, ideal for adorning jackets, bags, or display boards dedicated to travel memories. Its graphic style and period colors make it a very representative badge of 20th-century French tourist productions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Presence of wear marks and small scratches visible on the front, consistent patina of use with the age and function of the pin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The Basque Country, straddling France and Spain, has a strong bullfighting tradition. Tourist pins, very popular in the 1980s and 1990s, were often produced by specialized companies like FIKA to promote French regions and their cultural symbols.\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 specializing in vintage items and regional souvenirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: vintage Basque Country badge, retro France pin, bull souvenir, FIKA badge, old tourist pin, French enamel pin, Basque Country enameled badge, Basque Country pin, France region badge, retro souvenir, French vintage pin, old souvenir badge\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54489302106439,"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_3686ab95-1dc5-4cef-8c43-083d863dc59d.jpg?v=1785624870","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/pins-vintage-fika-pays-basque-taureau-badge-souvenir-france-retro","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}