Guide to Great Patriotic War Guards Flags

[DougD]

Found this old shot I took in the Central Armed Forces Museum ( I think) of the 254th Guards Motorized Rifle Regt. In the Name of 'Aleksandra Matrosova'. Interesting to see a Guards unit flag with the honor title actually on the flag itself.

DougD

[DougD]

This one has great character; has real field use, but very high quality, and signed by the maker. All 'Katyusha' units were Guard units.

[DougD]

Great guards flag in use!

[DougD]

Guards flag being awarded or transfered.

[DougD]

Another photo showing the rear of a Guards unit flag during the war.

[DougD]

Ok, don't think it will fool anybody (not that it's made to!)

[DougD]

Taken out of storage and back on parade!

DougD

[ade stevenson]

Ok, don't think it will fool anybody (not that it's made to!)

Hi Doug, the repro you show is actually our unit flag from our living history group, 2nd Guards. As you say not made to fool, but it does the job for us.

Cheers, Ade.

[DougD]

Hi Ade,

I think the Guards flag you had made is quite good; can you post some shots of it in use by your group?

DougD

[ade stevenson]

Hi Doug, here is one of it being carried by one of the units female members. The flag has the awards and streamers in place.

Cheers, Ade.