fabergeeggSOVIET ERA FLAGS & BANNERS COLLECTION Collection of authentic Soviet-era flags and ceremonial banners acquired from a former U.S. police advisor who traveled to Russia during the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s. The collection includes Communist Party, Komsomol (Communist Youth League), maritime, and socialist competition banners. All items are original period pieces to the best of my knowledge and are being sold as collectible historical memorabilia. 1. LARGE COMMUNIST PARTY / MARXISM-LENINISM CEREMONIAL BANNER Size: Approximately 5 ft x 6 ft Large red velvet ceremonial banner featuring the USSR state emblem and the slogans “Workers of the World, Unite!” and “Under the Banner of Marxism-Leninism, Under the Leadership of the Communist Party, Forward to the Victory of Communism!” Gold fringe around the perimeter and a pole sleeve for display. Excellent display piece for Soviet history collectors. Price: $750 2. VLKSM (KOMSOMOL) CENTRAL COMMITTEE AWARD BANNER Size: Approximately 4 ft x 4 ft Double-sided ceremonial award banner of the All-Union Leninist Young Communist League (VLKSM/Komsomol). Front features Lenin portrait and Central Committee markings. Reverse identifies the banner as a transferable award banner presented for active participation in support of rural schools. Embroidered lettering, gold fringe, and pole sleeve. One of the most historically interesting pieces in the collection. Price: $650 3. SOVIET MARITIME RESCUE / SALVAGE SERVICE FLAG Original Soviet maritime service flag featuring diver’s helmet insignia and naval jack. Associated with maritime rescue, salvage, or diving operations. Factory markings present on hoist edge. Price: $225 4. USSR MERCHANT MARINE ENSIGN Original Soviet merchant fleet ensign featuring the USSR state emblem and blue lower stripe. Factory markings visible on hoist edge, including a 1986 production marking. Price: $100 5. SOCIALIST COMPETITION AWARD PENNANT Wall-hanging pennant featuring a portrait of Lenin and the inscription “To the Winner in Socialist Competition.” Decorative fringe and hanging cord. Award-style display piece from the Soviet era. Price: $100 COLLECTION PRICE Total individual asking prices: $1,825 Asking Price for Entire Collection: $1,500 OBO I am willing to provide additional photos of construction details, reverse sides, pole sleeves, and markings upon request.
