The flag is in very good condition. It is perfectly sound, free of tears or excessive wear, and its colors are strong. There are only some tiny moth nips, mostly to the blue stripe near the bottom and a couple more to the beige field near the edges, but all of them are of such a small size in relation to the rest of the flag that they are not very noticeable at all. There are no significant moth holes or tracks, and the flag is free of active moth problem. It is overall very clean having only a few small spots, no stains, or significant blotches.

The flag was raised only when the Supreme Commander of the Soviet Navy was on board the ship. This uncommon flag is in bunting for regular sailing including combat missions - as opposed to silk flags for naval processions. Its size makes it easy to display, yet it is large enough to attract attention and create a great backdrop for the Soviet naval collection.