Vintage USSR Soviet Best Profession Worker Red Silk Award Sash Banner
Description:
Original vintage Soviet Union (USSR) ceremonial award sash, dating from the Soviet era, approximately 1960s–1980s.
Made from beautiful red silk fabric with large gold-coloured Cyrillic lettering, the official USSR state emblem featuring the hammer and sickle, and decorative golden fringes.
Original Russian inscription:
“ЛУЧШИЙ ПО ПРОФЕССИИ”
English translation: “Best in Profession” or “Best Worker in Their Profession.”
During the Soviet period, these ceremonial award sashes were presented to workers who demonstrated outstanding professional skills and achievements in their occupations.
They were commonly associated with socialist labour competitions, workplace award ceremonies and public recognition of skilled workers.
Item Details:
* Country: Soviet Union (USSR)
* Period: Approximately 1960s–1980s
* Material: Red silk
* Colour: Red with gold lettering
* Design: Official Soviet state emblem
* Inscription: Best in Profession
* Decorative golden fringes
* Type: Ceremonial award sash / Soviet labour memorabilia
Condition:
Vintage used condition with visible creases, folds and general signs of age and storage.
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An attractive piece of Soviet history, ideal for collectors of USSR memorabilia, communist-era textiles, Soviet propaganda and historical labour awards.
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Suggested Price: £34.99