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It seems incredible how a simple trip abroad and a visit to a football stadium could awaken in me such a great passion and such an important interest lasting for the last forty plus years, which is the length of time that has elapsed since I first started collecting official pennants, most them embroidered, of football clubs and federations from all over the world.
Returning from that first trip abroad with these gems became, all of a sudden, a real interest in finding any type of pennant, as long as it is an official ensign, that is, the little flag that the football teams exchange in the field before international matches or those important matches in any type of tournament or championship.
It seems incredible how a simple trip abroad and a visit to a football stadium could awaken in me such a great passion and such an important interest lasting for the last forty plus years, which is the length of time that has elapsed since I first started collecting official pennants, most them embroidered, of football clubs and federations from all over the world.
Returning from that first trip abroad with these gems became, all of a sudden, a real interest in finding any type of pennant, as long as it is an official ensign, that is, the little flag that the football teams exchange in the field before international matches or those important matches in any type of tournament or championship.
Today they do not make pennants that require so much work and that are so unique as those made in the first half of the last century. In those days needlewomen were highly skilled and the clubs considered the exchange of pennants as a symbol of friendship and respect towards the opposite team.
In today’s global village, we can find more and more standardised and printed pennants, even though some clubs still exchange pieces specially made for important events (for example, centenary celebrations, etcetera).
I hope that this small summary will help fellow collectors enjoy my collection and suggest any ideas they may have for future exchanges. For any new followers of this peculiar interest, I hope that this great hobby appeals to them with the spirit of an amateur that goes with any great passion: collect for the sake of making friends and keep in touch with allied spirits, without a profit in mind.
