Vintage football pin C.E.S.T Tours enameled player red old badge

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Description

This pin depicts a stylized football player, wearing a red jersey, beige shorts, and black shoes, in action with a black and white ball. The scene is topped with a shiny gold outline, adding a retro touch characteristic of 80s-90s pins. The lower part features a green plaque where the inscription "C.E.S.T TOURS" is clearly visible in gold letters, likely related to a sports club or association in the city of Tours.

The player's motif is treated in a caricatural style, with thick brown hair and deliberately simplified facial features, typical of sports promotional creations from the late 20th century. The entire visual is enhanced by solid enamel colors, highlighted by the gold relief that structures each area of the decor.

The visible surface of the pin appears smooth and shiny, with no visible scratches or chips on the front. The colors retain a beautiful luster, especially the bright red of the jersey and the green of the lower cartouche. The gold outline has a lustrous finish, with no tarnishing on the shown area.

This advertising or associative badge is distinguished by its compact size and its cut-out silhouette following the shape of the character. The graphic style and the inscription suggest a creation for an event or promotion related to football in Tours, at a time when this type of pin was widely distributed in France.

The pin is presented on a decorative stand with plant motifs in the background, but only the front and the upper edge of the badge are visible here. No details are observable on the reverse or the attachment system.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The front shows good preservation, with no notable visual defects on the photographed area.

Did you know? Enamel pins became very popular in France from the late 1980s, especially during major sporting events or for the promotion of local clubs. The enameling technique allows for resistant colors and a shiny finish, appreciated for advertising objects and souvenirs.

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