Vintage enameled Sainte-Marie High School pin – rare old school emblem

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Description

This antique school pin features the crest of Lycée Sainte-Marie, identifiable by the inscription “LYCEE SAINTE-MARIE” in stylized capital letters on a cream-yellow background. The pin has a rectangular shape with a pointed top, evoking the silhouette of a building or a bell tower. It displays a schematic black-line drawing illustrating school buildings and a central green tree, typical of institutional iconography from the 1980s-1990s. The lettering is underlined by a red line, adding a graphic touch characteristic of the era.

The visible surface has a smooth and shiny appearance, suggesting an enameled finish on a metal base, although the exact material cannot be confirmed without explicit mention. The main colors are pale yellow, green, black, and a touch of red, giving this pin a recognizable retro style. The sharp black outlines highlight the design and enhance the legibility of the graphic elements.

This pin stands out with its simple and effective graphics, typical of school insignia distributed at events, award ceremonies, or to signify affiliation with the institution. The design clearly evokes the architecture of a high school with its stylized windows and a bell tower topped with a cross, a religious symbol associated with the Sainte-Marie institution. No other text or logo is visible on the front face.

The object is photographed in slight perspective, placed on a surface with a floral relief pattern, which highlights the shine of the front face. No major defects are visible on the presented part, apart from a few traces of use or discreet micro-scratches on the black edge, typical of a vintage pin that has been worn or stored.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Slight signs of wear visible on the edge, overall very satisfactory appearance for a vintage pin.

Did you know? Personalized school pins experienced significant growth in France from the 1980s onwards, becoming symbolic objects of belonging to an institution, often distributed during ceremonies or internal events. The graphic style used here, combining bright colors and distinct outlines, is typical of productions from this period.

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