Vintage football pin, "Allez Noeux" enameled player, yellow-green, 80s

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

An old lapel pin depicting a football player in action, characterized by a cut-out shape following the sportsman's silhouette. The scene features a footballer wearing a short-sleeved yellow jersey and green shorts, with black and blue details on the arms and legs. The player is in action, leg outstretched towards a stylized black and white ball, against a two-tone yellow and green background. The inscription "ALLEZ NOEUX" appears in vertical capital letters, perfectly legible in the foreground, associating this pin with the club or the town of Noeux.

The pin's finish has a brilliant enameled appearance, with a visually golden outline that highlights the silhouette. The overall design displays a graphic style typical of the 80s-90s, with vivid colors and a stylized drawing evoking the sports promotional materials of that period.

The player's motif is rendered in a semi-figurative style, with black lines marking the contours and details of the face, clothing, and ball. The background, composed of two color segments, emphasizes the dynamic posture of the character.

The visible surface shows no major apparent defects in the photo, but there is a slight patina on the edge, characteristic of old pins. No manufacturer's logo is visible on this side. The object is photographed on a golden background, which highlights its reflections and the brilliance of the enamel.

This type of pin was frequently offered or sold at local sporting events and remains a visual representation of the popular enthusiasm for French football at the end of the 20th century.

Condition

Second-hand item sold as is. The overall visible condition is good, with a brilliant enameled surface and well-preserved colors. Some traces of wear or patina may be present on the edge, without significant impact on the main motif.

Did you know? Lapel pins featuring local football clubs were very successful in France in the 80s and 90s, especially during campaigns to support regional teams. The Noeux-les-Mines club, often simply called "Noeux," played several seasons in national divisions, generating strong popular mobilization and the creation of numerous merchandise items in its image.

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