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

1944 as its Wing Commander

The helmet is crafted out of sheets of molybdenum steel (magnetic) and was painted apple green on the exterior and interior

but the fez is otherwise unmarked

Accompanied by four Award Documents

Cuddahee of Toronto

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