Russia, Soviet Union. "Workers Of The World Unite!" Socialist Competition Banner Auction 1944 as its Wing Commander

1944 as its Wing Commander

overlaid by a central plaque bearing dates “1927-1952”

but the fez is otherwise unmarked

the cover bearing a blackened depiction of a biplane

Russia, Soviet Union. "Workers Of The World Unite!" Socialist Competition Banner Auction 1944 as its Wing CommanderThis banner features intricate embroidery and bright colours, along with magnificent craftsmanship. It consists of two pieces of ruby red velvet sewn in place, back to back. The obverse features the right facing bust of Vladimir Lenin in the centre in a beige coloured cotton, the embroidered outline and detailing of the bust in two shades of brown threading, the bust fronting a circular background in cherry red cotton, the outer frame of the circle in