Rare Vintage Christian Lacroix for Groupe Air France Corporate Brooch – Brutalist Gold-Tone Winged Seahorse – France, c. 1990–1995DescriptionAn exceptionally scarce piece of late 20th-century aviation memorabilia and high-fashion history. This statement brooch was designed by legendary French couturier Christian Lacroix exclusively for Groupe Air France. It was produced in limited quantities during the early 1990s as a prestige gift or uniform accessory for corporate executives and top-tier clientele.Design & Aesthetics:The brooch exhibits a striking, sculptural Modernist/Brutalist silhouette featuring a heavy hammered texture that captures and reflects light beautifully. The upper section forms a sweeping, tiered wing or radar fin, while the fluid openwork curves below form a highly stylized rendering of Air France's historic hallmark—the winged seahorse ("La Crevette").The reverse side is smoothly finished and boasts deep, crisp stamped lettering reading:"GROUPE AIR FRANCE" and "MADE IN FRANCE". It comes equipped with its original, fully functional rolling safety C-clasp mechanism.SpecificationsObject: Designer Airline Corporate Brooch / PinDesigner: Christian Lacroix for Air FranceMaterial: Heavy gold-tone plated base metal, hammered matte/gloss finishStyle: Mid-Century Modernist / 1990s Brutalist Costume JewelryDimensions: 6.0 cm (Height) x 5.5 cm (Width)Weight: 32 gramsEstimated Period: Circa 1990–1995Country of Origin: France (Paris)Condition ReportFront Aesthetic: Excellent vintage condition. The rich, warm gold-tone finish remains bright and completely intact across the textured shield and seahorse motifs. No heavy plating loss, deep gouges, or green corrosion oxidation.Reverse & Hardware: The flat backing shows very faint, normal age-related surface micro-abrasions from handling. The block lettering remains beautifully sharp, dark, and perfectly legible. The original long pin and rolling wheel clasp function smoothly and secure tightly.