Vintage Sud Contrôle Auto C.A.S. yellow blue car garage pin rare

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Description Old advertising pin, clearly representing a company badge related to automotive technical inspection. On the visible side, a stylized drawing of a vehicle within a yellow hexagon is observed, accompanied by an arrow and a structure resembling an industrial building on the right. The inscription "SUD CONTROLE AUTO" is clearly legible at the bottom, while the acronym "C.A.S." appears in a blue cartouche on the right side of the pin. The dominant colors are bright yellow, dark blue, and black details; the surface has a shiny enameled appearance, typical of pins from the 80s-90s. The shape of the pin is irregular, following the outline of the logo and the stylized building.

The visual finish reveals a metallic rim around the edge, suggesting metal manufacturing with colored enamel, although the precise material is not explicitly mentioned. The lettering and motifs have a slight relief under the enamel, characteristic of promotional pins from the late 20th century.

The graphic motif combines a car pictogram with stylized architecture, immediately evoking the world of vehicle inspection or car garages. The whole stands out with a graphic style typical of professional advertising objects distributed in the 1980s-1990s, often given to customers or partners of a network of automotive workshops.

The pin is shown at a slight angle in the photo, with the front perfectly visible. No details are visible on the back, in accordance with the description guidelines. Some micro-scratches or signs of use may be visible on the surface, consistent with a used item from this era.

The contrast between the bright yellow and dark blue ensures good readability of the inscriptions and the motif, reinforcing the visual character of this vintage car garage pin.

Condition Used item sold as is. The surface shows some signs of use and micro-scratches visible in the photo. The overall appearance remains very satisfactory for an old advertising pin.

Did you know? Advertising pins experienced a strong craze in France in the 1980s and 1990s, particularly in the automotive sector, where they were used to promote garages, technical inspections, or specific events. Vehicle technical inspection has been mandatory in France since 1992 for private vehicles.

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