Vintage "Vive le Sport" pin, retro child design, enamel badge

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This vintage pin features a stylized child-like character, dressed in a turquoise blue and yellow sports outfit, in action with a white ball. The object is cut out following the silhouette of the character, accentuating its playful and retro appearance. The phrase "VIVE LE SPORT" (LONG LIVE SPORT) appears in turquoise blue capital letters on the lower part, directly integrated into the design. The whole piece has an enameled finish, with bold colors and a visible metallic outline, typical of advertising or promotional pins from the 80s-90s.

The front, visible in the photo, reveals a naive and expressive design, characteristic of popular creations from the late 20th century. The main colors are yellow, turquoise blue, white, and a few touches of beige and brown for the details. The character appears to be wearing sneakers, reinforcing the sporty and dynamic theme of the badge. The light metallic outline frames the colored enamel, giving the whole piece a shiny appearance under the light.

This pin has a metal "butterfly" clasp system, partially visible on the back in the photo, positioned in the center of the badge. No brand logo or publisher mention is visible on the front. The whole piece shows some slight signs of wear, particularly on the metallic edges and small irregularities in the enamel layer, signs of an authentically old and used item.

The "VIVE LE SPORT" typography is clearly legible, executed in a thick and rounded font, typical of vintage advertising items. The overall style evokes the world of cartoons or sports mascots, with a strong retro connotation. The general appearance suggests industrial manufacturing with a cloisonné enamel technique or similar, very common in the production of pins in the 80s and 90s.

This pin badge will be perfect for display on a jacket, a bag, or in a display case dedicated to sports memorabilia or retro advertising items. The vivid color palette and naive motif make this pin a decorative accessory emblematic of its era.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Shows slight wear on the metallic parts and small irregularities in the enamel, visible in the photo. Please observe the details carefully to assess the overall condition.

Did you know? Enameled pins truly boomed in the 1980s and 1990s in France, particularly during sporting events, advertising, or associative campaigns. Genuine fashion and communication items, they were often distributed during sporting events to reinforce team spirit or promote a cause.

AFW Reassurance

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