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ZFC1115
Soviet Union // Shipwreck Rescue Service ensign
Sub-collection: Russia / USSRThe diver's helmet was chosen as an appropriate emblem for the branch of the Soviet Navy responsible for rescuing sailors in shipwrecks. The ensign for vessels in the Shipwreck Rescue Service was dark blue (for the sea) and bore the normal USSR war ensign in its canton. (See collection item ZFC1106.)
This flag was created in 1943 and was replaced by a new design in 1992. See also collection item ZFC1116.
ZFC Noteworthy Flag
No Description
Hoist & Fly | |
|---|---|
| Width of Hoist | 38 |
| Length of Fly | 25 |
Union/Canton | |
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| Width of Union/Canton | 18.5 |
| Length of Union/Canton | 12.5 |
Stars | |
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| Size of Stars | 6 |
Stripes | |
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| Size of Hoist | 1.25 |
Stars | |
|---|---|
| Number of Stars | 1 |
| How are the stars embeded? | Printed |
| Are there stars on obverse? | yes |
| Are there stars on reverse? | yes |
Stripes | |
|---|---|
| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
Crest/Emblem | |
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| Description of Crest/Emblem | Hammer and Sickle Navy dive helmet |
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 |
Condition | |
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| Condition | Excellent |
| Displayable | yes |