{"product_id":"pins-vintage-football-o-grande-synthe-ads-emaille-bleu-joueur","title":"Vintage football pin O Grande Synthe ADS blue enameled player","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\u003eEnamelled metal pin depicting a football player in action. The stylized silhouette shows a child wearing a blue jersey with the inscription \"ADS\" in capital letters. The player is running, controlling a football decorated with blue and black patterns. The base of the pin bears the inscription \"O GRANDE SYNTHE\" in visible letters, indicating its affiliation with the sports association or club of this town in northern France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece features a shiny gold outline, contrasting with the bright blue enamel flats of the jersey, ball, and base, as well as the black areas of the shoes. The face and arm parts are in pale pink enamel, giving the figure a childlike and friendly appearance. The graphic style, typical of promotional pins from the 1980s-1990s, evokes a friendly sporting world designed to promote team spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pin is custom-cut to follow the contours of the player, without a rectangular background or standard shape, which emphasizes its playful and personalized aspect. The lines are clean, the colors well preserved, and the inscription \"O GRANDE SYNTHE\" remains perfectly legible on the lower part. The overall rendering shows careful manufacturing, typical of promotional or commemorative items distributed during local sporting events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible side shows no major defects: the enamel retains its luster, with slight superficial traces of wear consistent with the age of the object. No chips or missing enamel are visible on the front. The whole is well proportioned, with a discreet relief effect on the metallic edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The enamel and colors of the front are in good overall condition, with some micro-scratches or minor marks related to handling and age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \nThe city of Grande-Synthe, located in the Nord department, has an important sporting tradition, particularly through its amateur football clubs and associations (ADS can stand for \"Association Démocratique et Sportive\" - Democratic and Sports Association). Personalized pins were frequently given to young members or during regional tournaments from the 1980s onwards, becoming true symbols of local belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping guaranteed. Professional seller specializing in vintage and antique items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: football pin, sports enamel badge, O Grande Synthe pin, ADS pin, vintage football badge, child player pin, 80s sports brooch, sports club pin, football enamel pin, French sports badge, old club pin, blue football pin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54313345909063,"sku":"72f331f3-833f-42a7-b026-8fa2fdca71e4","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_6d0585bf-1113-404b-a139-1c3100e4c54a.jpg?v=1783557155","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/pins-vintage-football-o-grande-synthe-ads-emaille-bleu-joueur","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}