{"product_id":"soviet-lenin-banner-large-embroidered-velvet-flax-growing","title":"Soviet Lenin Banner – Large Embroidered Velvet, Flax Growing Competition","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet Lenin banner is a large ceremonial banner in thick, dark red velvet, richly embroidered in multicolored silk and gold thread. The front shows a detailed portrait of Vladimir Lenin wearing a gold laurel wreath under the slogan “Workers of the world, unite!”. The reverse carries the State Emblem of the USSR and an award text for the All-Union Socialist Flax Growing Competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceremonial banner \/ flag, competition winner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 1950–1970\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick dark red velvet, silk and gold thread embroidery, gold fringe on three sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront:\u003c\/strong\u003e Embroidered Lenin with gold laurel wreath, “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!”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Embroidered State Emblem of the USSR, dedicated to the USSR Ministry of Agriculture and the Central Committee of the Union of Agricultural Workers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInscription:\u003c\/strong\u003e “To the Winner of the All-Union Socialist Flax Growing Competition”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmbroidery:\u003c\/strong\u003e All elements are embroidered, not printed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 160 x 130 cm (63 x 51 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition for its age. The velvet has kept its rich crimson color and the embroidery is vibrant and intact. There are minor signs of age: light handling marks, minor stains and soiling on the velvet and natural creases, including a small darkened area shown in the last photo. There are no major rips, holes or significant damage. For the exact size, see the photos taken with a tape measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBanners like this were handed to the winners of production competitions, and this one names a flax growing competition run by the agricultural ministry and the agricultural workers' union. Flax was an important crop in the USSR. Hand embroidery on thick velvet gives the banner a texture that printed flags do not have, and its size makes it a statement piece for collectors of Soviet memorabilia, historical flags and ceremonial textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67675886551189,"sku":"v1|406869402936|0","price":790.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/s-l1600_0e549193-e2b7-4cb1-9ff0-d922db38815c.jpg?v=1791573401","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-lenin-banner-large-embroidered-velvet-flax-growing","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}