{"product_id":"antique-french-solidarity-badge","title":"Antique French Solidarity Badge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis item is an antique\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e French Mutual Aid (\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eSociété de Secours Mutuels\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) or solidarity badge\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e from the late 19th century. \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThe Clasped Hands (\u003cem\u003eFoi \/ Poignée de main\u003c\/em\u003e): The metal emblem in the center, depicting two hands shaking, is a traditional French symbol representing alliance, brotherhood, union, and mutual assistance.\u003c\/span\u003e It was widely used by mutual aid networks, labor syndicates, trade guilds, and fraternal solidarity organizations during the Third Republic. \u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe pleated circular ribbon and descending tails feature the blue, white, and red national colors of France, symbolizing civic patriotism and republican identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe metallic braided tassels at the base indicate ceremonial or official status, typical of badges worn by members of an association during parades, assemblies, or funerals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease email me with questions. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monahan Papers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59819723391262,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6170\/1150\/files\/2026-08-1415.41.02.jpg?v=1787274875","url":"https:\/\/www.monahanpapers.co\/products\/antique-french-solidarity-badge","provider":"Monahan Papers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}