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The first real Red Army unit flag was the Honorary Revolutionary Red Banner, first issued without any real decree in 1918. By 1920, the regulations came about that actually placed the HRRB as a decreed unit award (individual awards were still a bit frowned upon).

In 1920 the Central Committee decided on the HRRB as the first “official” unit award and even had the organization initials on the banners themselves (VT s IK). What makes the HRRB such an interesting unit flag is that it was not simply issued to all units, but rather it was an award. The only real follow up to that would be the Guards unit flags of WWII; they had to be earned as well.

Even with this regulation, the design of early unit flags from 1918-1924 varied incredibly, though it is not my intention to cover all of them here. Rather, i will just stick to the ‘official’ unit flags. This however, does not mean that all HRRB were the same; they varied quite a bit as well.

As far as I know there are only a handfull of these outside museums; one HRRB outside of a Russian / Soviet museum. It is shown here, for the Voronezh Red Commanders School, the students at which fought bravely against the whites and were awarded this unit flag in 1920 (Red Army schools were issued unit flags).

Made of heavy red velvet, with hand done embroidery, the front side shows the early Red Army star, with Hammer and Plow device. The rear is unique, as it shows a factory (located in Voronezh?) and two workers breaking their chains of oppression. This is the only example I know of were an HRRB has a hand painted scene on it.

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The first real Red Army unit flag was the Honorary Revolutionary Red Banner, first issued without any real decree in 1918. By 1920, the regulations came about that actually placed the HRRB as a decreed unit award (individual awards were still a bit frowned upon).

In 1920 the Central Committee decided on the HRRB as the first “official” unit award and even had the organization initials on the banners themselves (VT s IK). What makes the HRRB such an interesting unit flag is that it was not simply issued to all units, but rather it was an award. The only real follow up to that would be the Guards unit flags of WWII; they had to be earned as well.

Even with this regulation, the design of early unit flags from 1918-1924 varied incredibly, though it is not my intention to cover all of them here. Rather, i will just stick to the ‘official’ unit flags. This however, does not mean that all HRRB were the same; they varied quite a bit as well.

As far as I know there are only a handfull of these outside museums; one HRRB outside of a Russian / Soviet museum. It is shown here, for the Voronezh Red Commanders School, the students at which fought bravely against the whites and were awarded this unit flag in 1920 (Red Army schools were issued unit flags).

Made of heavy red velvet, with hand done embroidery, the front side shows the early Red Army star, with Hammer and Plow device. The rear is unique, as it shows a factory (located in Voronezh?) and two workers breaking their chains of oppression. This is the only example I know of were an HRRB has a hand painted scene on it.

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Known as the 24th 'Samar-Ulyanov' Division for liberating these cities. Division/ Regt. formed in July 1918.

These flags, needless to say, are VERY rare : )

The Central Armed Forces museum only has a few, while they have many from WWII.

DougD

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Known as the 24th 'Samar-Ulyanov' Division for liberating these cities. Division/ Regt. formed in July 1918.

These flags, needless to say, are VERY rare : )

The Central Armed Forces museum only has a few, while they have many from WWII.

DougD

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DougD

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DougD

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YOU ARE BIDDING ON A GENUINE EXTREMELY RARE CIVIL WAR ERA EARLY RUSSIAN REGIMENTAL BANNER.

Description:

This large regimental banner is made of red material (silk?) with yellow frindge and stitched-on design (identical on both sides) depicting an image of a red star with hammer and sickle over a raising Sun with inscription above: "PROLETARIATS OF ALL COUNTRIES UNITE!" and below: "1 SOVIET'S MARCHING REGIMENT." The design clearly indicates mid 1920s manufacture.

Size: 52 in x 63 in (132 cm x 160 cm)

Superb original condition very light staining and wear at the pole side. Extremely rare, museum-quality item. "

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YOU ARE BIDDING ON A GENUINE EXTREMELY RARE CIVIL WAR ERA EARLY RUSSIAN REGIMENTAL BANNER.

Description:

This large regimental banner is made of red material (silk?) with yellow frindge and stitched-on design (identical on both sides) depicting an image of a red star with hammer and sickle over a raising Sun with inscription above: "PROLETARIATS OF ALL COUNTRIES UNITE!" and below: "1 SOVIET'S MARCHING REGIMENT." The design clearly indicates mid 1920s manufacture.

Size: 52 in x 63 in (132 cm x 160 cm)

Superb original condition very light staining and wear at the pole side. Extremely rare, museum-quality item. "

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What is the story of this flag?

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what kind of flag is that and is it genuine? Any idea about the value? Thanks!

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what kind of flag is that and is it genuine? Any idea about the value? Thanks!

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