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Obverse Canton
Obverse Detail 1
Obverse Detail 2
Reverse Detail 1
Reverse Detail 2
ZFC1114
Soviet Union // Frontier Force ensign
Sub-collection: Russia / USSRIn addition to its army, navy, and air force, the Soviet Union (USSR) had a Frontier Force to protect its borders. The color associated with its symbols was green, as in this ensign, displayed on all vessels and ships operated by the Force. The canton of the flag was the standard ensign of the USSR Navy; see collection item ZFC1106.
The distinctive Frontier Force ensign was introduced in 1935 and was replaced in 1992 by a post-Soviet design. This particular flag was reinforced in the corners.
These are often incorrectly called KGB flags. ZFC Noteworthy Flag
No Description
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 36.5 |
| Length of Fly | 25.25 |
Union/Canton | |
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| Width of Union/Canton | 18.25 |
| Length of Union/Canton | 12.25 |
Stars | |
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| Size of Stars | 6 |
Stripes | |
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| Size of Hoist | 1 |
Stars | |
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| Number of Stars | 1 |
| How are the stars embeded? | Printed |
| Are there stars on obverse? | yes |
| Are there stars on reverse? | yes |
Stripes | |
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| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
Crest/Emblem | |
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| Description of Crest/Emblem | Hammer and Sickle (communist emblem) |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Cotton |
Stitching | |
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| Stitching | Machine |
Thread | |
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| Thread Material | Cotton |
Attachment | |
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| Comments on Method of Attachmen | cord with clips |
| Method of Attachment | Ties |
Documentation | |
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| Documents |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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| Drawings |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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| Research Documents |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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| Public Copy & Signs |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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Condition | |
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| Condition | Excellent |
| Displayable | yes |