Vintage black and gold ocean liner pin – Old boat badge – Enamel metal

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This vintage pin depicts a stylized ocean liner in profile, identifiable by its characteristic silhouette with three raised smokestacks. The visible face has a glossy black finish, highlighted by crisp gold outlines that trace the ship's lines and superstructures. The gold details emphasize the angular shape of the ship and the vertical smokestacks, giving this badge a graphic style typical of the 1980s-1990s, often sought after in maritime themes.

The visible part of the pin is shaped like a cruise ship or ocean liner, with a stark contrast between the black enameled surface (visual appearance) and the gold borders. No text or markings are visible on the front. The overall structure evokes robustness and a certain elegance, accentuated by the play of relief between the different parts of the decoration.

The back is not visible in the photo, but the golden metal butterfly clutch can be partially seen under the pin, suggesting a classic system for this type of item. No other inscriptions, numbers, or additional details are observable on the front.

The pin's surface shows no major scratches or chips in the available photo. The gold outline has a uniform shine, while the black area appears smooth and even. The whole seems well-preserved, with no visible signs of oxidation or tarnishing.

This old maritime badge will be perfect for decorating a jacket, bag, or cap, and also fits into a nautical-inspired decoration.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The pin has a very clean visual appearance on the front, with no apparent defects in the provided photo.

Did you know? The pin, popularized in France in the 1980s-1990s, was often used as a communication tool for companies, associations, or events. Models with ocean liner motifs refer to the imagery of large transatlantic liners, symbols of travel and maritime prestige.

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