Vintage French Souvenir Panel Bracelet

This is a vintage enamel and brass souvenir bracelet with heraldic crests from various regions of France.  It is a striking link bracelet featuring the heraldic crests of French regions. The bracelet is 7 inches long and includes crests for regions like Bourgogne, Touraine, and Normandie. The crests feature traditional heraldic motifs such as fleur-de-lis and lions. These bracelets became ppular as early as the 1930s through the 1960s, and were often referred to as "Grand Tour" jewelry.

The first panel depicts the French coat of arms, featuring three gold fleurs-de-lis on a blue field, was the royal coat of arms of France and is still used as a cultural symbol for the region. This particular panel is for the Île-de-France region of France. The text "FRANCE" is visible vertically on the left side of the badge.

The second plaque shows the crest for  Franche-Comtéhe. The emblem depicts a gold rampant lion on a field of blue and gold checkers (known in heraldry as chequy Azure and Or). The name of the region, "FRANCHE COMTE", is sometimes inscribed vertically along the sides of the panel, as it appears in this image. The coat of arms represents the historical French province of Franche-Comté and the town of Corte. 

The third depicts the coat of arms based on those of of Philippe, the third son of King Jean II of France, who received the Duchy of Burgundy in 1363. The lettering reads "BOURGOGNE." referring to the Burgundy region of France.The shield is "quartered," meaning it is divided into four sections; the first and fourth quarters (top-left and bottom-right) display the arms of Touraine, featuring a blue field with gold fleurs-de-lis within a red-and-white striped border. The fleur-de-lis is a traditional symbol of the French monarchy.

The fourth panel shows the ORLEANAIS. The use of the fleur-de-lis, a traditional French royal symbol, on the "chief" (top section) of the arms historically signified that Orléans was one of the 36 "good towns" invited to the French king's coronation ceremony. The city's motto related to the lower section is "Hoc vernant lilia corde," which means "It is by this heart that lilies flourish".

The fifth coat of arms reads TOURAINE. It features various heraldic motifs, including the fleur-de-lis, lions, and crosses. The central blue field with three gold fleurs-de-lis is a historical symbol of the French monarchy and represents Touraine. 

The sixth panel represents PAYS BASQUES, which means "Basque Country" and represents the seven Basque Territories, with "Zazpiak Bat" sometimes inscribed, which translates to "the seven make one". 

THe seventh and final panel represents CHAMPAGNE.  The shield features a blue (azure) background with a gold (or) horizontal stripe (a bend) that is bordered by two narrow double-stripes featuring an ornate geometric, interlocking pattern known as cotices potencées et contre-potencées. This specific heraldic design is ancient and is famously associated with the House of Blois-Champagne and the Counts of Champagne. It is a prominent symbol of the region's rich heritage. 

The bracelet has a secure push clasp and is secured with rings connecting the panels. It is in very good condition, with barely visible enamel loss; metal wear is appropriate for age.