Guide To Honorary Revolutionary Red Banner 1920-24 - Page 2

DougD · 03-06-2010, 05:07 PM

Another 'naval' example, awarded to the ship Freedom Fighter for actions in 1918.

DougD · 03-06-2010, 05:09 PM

The Armored Car Division 'Sverdlov'...another rare original example to come out. Interesting construction with real gold thread being used.

DougD · 03-06-2010, 05:12 PM

One of the most famous units during the Russian Civil War, the 212th Rifle Regiment. Note the bright yellow thread that has been used.

DougD · 03-06-2010, 05:13 PM

The Cavalry Brigade of the 45th Rifle Division, awarded the HRRB on December, 30th 1920.

DougD · 03-06-2010, 05:15 PM

Awarded in November 1920 to the 269th Rifle Regt. of the 30th Rifle Division.

EricFG · 03-06-2010, 06:21 PM

Beautiful flags Doug, thanks for sharing. I can see why you like them so much. :)

deValcourt · 03-07-2010, 12:25 AM

These are part of cloth collecting I at least have a basic grasp of.;)

Absolutely great set!:thumbsup My personal favorite is the 212 rifle regiment flag with the ole hammer & plow symbol. I think even Elvis would have liked it with all that velvet.:chuckle Joking aside, I've always been impressed with the velvet banners (large or small), despite their weight.

Which brings me to my question: how do you store or display these (or are they just passing through)?

Phillip

DougD · 03-07-2010, 03:43 PM

Eric,

Glad you like them, to me they were always amongst the most striking of Red Army unit flags...sort of the ‘father’ of all Red Army unit flags to come.

Phil,

I have only had two originals in my hands, the rest of the photos are of examples in museums. As for the two originals, storage depends on the flag itself... The Voronezh example has a painted obverse, and thus folding is not good for it...to be honest it stays flat hanging on a wall...luckily I have convinced the girlfriend it’s “art”. The Sverdlov example can stay folded as it its simply embroidered and the folding will not do it great damage.

Always looking for more photos of these in use or in museums!

03-06-2010, 06:21 PM	#16
EricFG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naples, Florida, USA Age: 59 Posts: 1,496	Re: Guide to Honorary Rev. Red Banner 1920-24 Beautiful flags Doug, thanks for sharing. I can see why you like them so much. :) __________________ "patina imparts character" - PJS A wise man said: 'you should not pay a premium for what you want beyond your comfort level, and always ensure there is a mutually agreeable return policy.'

03-07-2010, 12:25 AM	#17
deValcourt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cajun Country Age: 56 Posts: 1,565	Re: Guide to Honorary Rev. Red Banner 1920-24 These are part of cloth collecting I at least have a basic grasp of.;) Absolutely great set!:thumbsup My personal favorite is the 212 rifle regiment flag with the ole hammer & plow symbol. I think even Elvis would have liked it with all that velvet.:chuckle Joking aside, I've always been impressed with the velvet banners (large or small), despite their weight. Which brings me to my question: how do you store or display these (or are they just passing through)? Phillip __________________ Phillip

03-07-2010, 03:43 PM	#18
DougD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NJ Age: 50 Posts: 2,060	Re: Guide to Honorary Rev. Red Banner 1920-24 Eric, Glad you like them, to me they were always amongst the most striking of Red Army unit flags...sort of the ‘father’ of all Red Army unit flags to come. Phil, I have only had two originals in my hands, the rest of the photos are of examples in museums. As for the two originals, storage depends on the flag itself... The Voronezh example has a painted obverse, and thus folding is not good for it...to be honest it stays flat hanging on a wall...luckily I have convinced the girlfriend it’s “art”. The Sverdlov example can stay folded as it its simply embroidered and the folding will not do it great damage. Always looking for more photos of these in use or in museums!

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