In dark crimson silk with gold fringe, measures approx 4.5' x 3' excluding the fringe. The front side features a hand-painted portrait of Stalin in his trademark M-43 uniform of Generalissimo and a stenciled inscription in gold reading "To the inspirer and organizer of all our victories - to Great STALIN". The back has the unavoidable communist slogan on top left, "Proletarians of all countries, unite!" The lettering in the center states that this is a transferable award banner to the foremost crew for high achievements in socialist competition.

The banner is in very good condition, far better than the typical "Stalin" flags that survived to our days. There is only moderate wear to the portrait which is unavoidable with medium such as paint on silk; the portrait is nevertheless still very vivid and impressive, with most of its details fully intact. The lettering shows even less wear. The background silk is well preserved and bright, has only a few small scuffs and tears that do not detract in the least from the overall appearance of the banner. The fringe is all in place and has retained most of its original luster; the flagpole loops are mostly intact, showing minimal use wear.