{"product_id":"soviet-banner-lenin-marx-challenge-banner","title":"Soviet Banner Lenin and Marx – Embroidered Red Challenge Banner, Gold Fringe","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet banner is an authentic red Challenge Banner, a prestigious award presented to work teams for outstanding achievements in socialist competition. Double-sided and richly embroidered, it carries the profiles of Vladimir Lenin and Karl Marx, gold lettering and a full gold fringe, making it a centerpiece for any collection dedicated to the Cold War or Soviet history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double-sided challenge banner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront:\u003c\/strong\u003e Profiles of Lenin and Marx; gold-embroidered inscription \"Challenge Banner for outstanding performance in socialist competition\"; slogan \"Workers of the world, unite!\" above the portraits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack:\u003c\/strong\u003e State emblem with hammer and sickle and the Lenin quote \"We will achieve the victory of communist labor!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red fabric with a silky sheen, embroidered decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrim:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold fringe along the edges; original loops for attaching to a flagpole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 150 x 100 cm (59 x 39 in); slightly longer with fringe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. The fabric keeps its vibrant red color with a beautiful silky sheen, and the embroidery is intact and detailed. Please see the photos for a closer look at the texture and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChallenge banners were not sold in stores; they were earned by labor collectives and displayed in the \"red corners\" or administrative offices of Soviet enterprises. A well-preserved Soviet banner with a double portrait of Marx and Lenin is a striking piece for historians, museums, collectors of Soviet political memorabilia, and interior designers looking for a bold, authentic vintage accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree worldwide shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67678844584085,"sku":"EBAY-407131393575","price":282.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-banner-lenin-marx-challenge-banner-1.jpg?v=1791647532","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-banner-lenin-marx-challenge-banner","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}