Vintage Olympique de Marseille OM badge old football blue white

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This antique pin depicts a badge of Olympique de Marseille, an iconic French football club. The visible side features a rectangular design with slightly scalloped edges, with a stylized football in its center. On this ball, the inscription "OLYMPIQUE DE MARSEILLE" is clearly legible, traversing the piece from left to right in fine capital letters.

On the left, the pin displays a blue cross motif on a white background, reminiscent of the flag of the city of Marseille. On the right, against a blue background, a golden fleur-de-lis and two horizontal red bars stand out, evoking traditional heraldic elements. The whole is encircled by a golden border, giving the object a neat and vintage appearance.

The color palette mainly consists of sky blue, white, and gold, typical of OM's historical visuals. The enamel offers a brilliant finish, highlighting the details of the motif and the quality of craftsmanship. The relief of the ball and the inscriptions provides a distinctive three-dimensional effect, characteristic of pins produced in the second half of the 20th century.

The object shows a discreet patina on the gilded parts, attesting to its age while retaining a very satisfactory overall shine. No major chips or apparent defects are visible on the front face. The overall condition suggests moderate use and good maintenance.

This badge is ideal for representing OM at sporting events or for inclusion in a display dedicated to French football. It will perfectly suit any presentation on textiles, bags, or suitable supports, thanks to its compact size and iconic visual.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Light patina on the golden edge, front surface in very good condition with no noticeable scratches or visible chips.

Did you know? Olympique de Marseille, founded in 1899, is one of France's most successful clubs and the only French club to have won the Champions League, in 1993. Pins bearing the club's effigy experienced a great boom in the 1980s-1990s, a period when football memorabilia became very popular in France.

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