Collectables

Enameled metal shield badge featuring the Île-de-France coat of arms with fleur-de-lis

$20

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This enameled shield badge represents the Île-de-France region of France, featuring the traditional blue field with three gold fleur-de-lis, symbols deeply associated with French royalty and heritage. Such badges became popular as tourist souvenirs and collectibles throughout the 20th century, particularly from the 1930s through the 1970s, when travel memorabilia flourished across Europe. These items served both as personal mementos and decorative pins worn on clothing or displayed on collections boards. Shield badges like this one appeal to collectors of French heraldry, vintage travel memorabilia, and European souvenir items. They are valued by those interested in regional French history, heraldic symbolism, and mid-century tourist culture. The combination of enamel work and heraldic design makes these pieces attractive to both casual collectors and serious students of French regional identity and decorative arts.

Dimensions

Small, 1/2"

Condition

Excellent