Vintage Olympique de Marseille OM player pin cartoon football old badge

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This pin depicts a stylized footballer in a comic strip style, wearing a white and blue jersey that clearly evokes the traditional colours of Olympique de Marseille (OM). The character adopts a relaxed posture, hands on hips, with a football positioned on his head, reinforcing the humorous and caricatural aspect of the design. The finish features a marked black outline that accentuates the features and cartoon style of the motif.

The pin displays bright and contrasting colours: white for the jersey and shorts, sky blue for the jersey details and socks, brown for the studded shoes, black and white for the ball. The whole is treated in smooth, glossy enamel, typical of sports pins from the 80s-90s, with no visible roughness on the front surface. The design is flat, with clean lines and a cut following the silhouette of the character.

The visible side does not feature any textual inscription or explicit OM logo, but the combination of colours and the character's style are reminiscent of the popular imagery of the Marseille club. No major defects are visible on the presented surface, apart from a few micro-traces related to normal handling for a vintage item. The white background presentation highlights the contrasts of the pin.

This type of badge was frequently distributed at sporting events or as promotional goodies in the 80s and 90s, particularly around emblematic football clubs. The object stands out for its humorous graphics, typical of the popular sports culture of that period.

The reverse of the pin is not visible in the photo; only the front side is described here.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The front surface appears in good visual condition, with no apparent chips or major scratches in the photographed area.

Did you know? The tradition of sports pins saw a particular boom in France in the 80s and 90s, where they were produced in large quantities for major clubs such as Olympique de Marseille. These items have become witnesses to the popular history of football, often made of enamel and featuring mascots or caricatures inspired by players and supporters.

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