Vintage Pin The Tour de France 1991 map stages retro cycling

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This vintage pin depicts the map of France with the official route of the 1991 Tour de France. The piece adopts the characteristic silhouette of the Hexagon, with a blue outline emphasizing the shape of the country. On the main face, the itinerary of the 1991 Tour is clearly visible, marked by white dots indicating the main stage cities: Paris, Lyon, Saint-Herblain, Quimper, Rennes, Arras, Valenciennes, Saint-Gaudens, Alpe d’Huez, among others. Two red dots highlight key stages (Paris and another city). The inscriptions "LE TOUR" and "91" are clearly legible at the bottom of the piece, with a typography typical of the early 90s and a touch of turquoise blue for the year.

The surface has a metallic appearance, with a glossy finish, and colored prints (blue, green, white, red, black). The city names and stage route are printed in green and white, offering a clear contrast against the dark background. The object features a precise cut-out shape, faithful to the outline of France, making it an impactful and evocative visual support for any cycling enthusiast.

This pin is a typical example of promotional souvenir distributed during the Tour de France in the early 1990s. The overall condition shows some visible signs of wear on the front, including micro-scratches and marks related to age and handling, which attests to its vintage authenticity. No details of the reverse are visible in the photo.

The piece is designed to be worn or displayed, and its compact size (not specified) makes it practical to integrate into a display case, on a jacket, bag, or as a decorative desk object. Its period graphics and the explicit mention "91" precisely place the object in the context of the 1991 Tour de France, an edition marked by the return of major Alpine and Pyrenean stages.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible face shows signs of wear consistent with a vintage item, such as scratches and handling marks. See photo for exact condition.

Did you know? The 1991 Tour de France route covered nearly 4,000 km and made history with Miguel Indurain's victory, beginning his series of five consecutive successes. Official Tour pins, distributed in the 80s and 90s, have become iconic objects, often collected for their specific graphics for each edition and their historical value as testimonials.

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