Vintage J.P. Papin OM French Cup 1989 retro football pin

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This pin features a stylized illustration of a soccer player, wearing a blue jersey, with his arms raised, holding a trophy. The scene is clearly inspired by a moment of victory, with a brightly colored enamel finish and golden outlines that emphasize the character's silhouette. The lower part of the pin has a green rectangular area with the golden inscription "J.P. PAPIN Coupe France 1989", perfectly legible on the front.

The overall visual evokes the victory of Olympique de Marseille in the 1989 Coupe de France, embodied here by the figure of J.P. Papin. The details are meticulous, particularly the simplified face, the stylized cup, and the clear demarcation between the different colors: vibrant blue of the jersey, brilliant gold of the outlines and trophy, intense green of the lower band. The object has a cut-out shape that follows the raised arms and the cup, adding relief and dynamism to the piece.

The visible front of the pin shows no major defects: the enamel appears intact, the colors remain vibrant, and the gold retains its luster. No chips, scratches, or noticeable tarnishing are observable on the photographed area. The backing seems stable, the cut is precise, and the whole gives an impression of quality, typical of commemorative pins from the late 1980s.

This type of pin was commonly produced to celebrate major sporting victories and distributed at events or to supporters. The player's representation, the explicit mention of the 1989 Coupe de France, and the graphic style are characteristic of 80s-90s football pin production, with simple graphics and bold colors.

Condition

Used item sold as is, with a front in very good apparent condition (see photo). No assessment of the back's condition. Ready to be worn or displayed.

Did you know? In 1989, Olympique de Marseille won the Coupe de France against AS Monaco. Jean-Pierre Papin, an emblematic figure of the club, then lifted his first major French trophy with OM, marking the beginning of the club's golden period in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

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