An Extremely Rare Old Authentic Big Russian Communist Epoch Sewed FLAG Red VELVET Embroidered Banner with CCCP Coat of Arms 16 Bands - Republics. Inscriptions: "Ministry of the STATE PURCHASES of the Soviet Union, Electro Mechanical Factory ZAGOTSTROYDETAL", on the other side: "Workers of the World Unite!" Dimensions: 4 ft 6" x 3 ft 9" (138 x 112 cm).
Made of velvet. Weight 4 pounds (1.8 kg) with yellow fringes on 3 sides. Good condition - see photo for all details.
The serious collector knows that the Soviet Union was consisting of 16 republics (including Karelian-Finland Soviet Socialist Republic) during a short period of time from 1946 to 1956 (before 1946 there were 11 republics, after 1956 - 15 Republics). It looks just great and will be a great addition to your collection!