Original Late Cold War Russian Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union dated 1989 - 48" x 80" Antique Winchesters So while Stars and Stripes

So while Stars and Stripes newspaper did credit Major Winters as being the co-designer of the symbol of the 8th Air Force

making this a very impressive weapon

which is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings on the metal work

Stirndruckfrei

Clearly the real effort was the carefully prepared chain of charges that allowed the shooter to discharge the front load first and then automatically work backward to fire the second

Original Late Cold War Russian Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union dated 1989 - 48" x 80" Antique Winchesters So while Stars and StripesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice late Cold War Soviet Collapse era (1989 dated) Russian Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union. This design was first instituted in 1950, replacing a very similar flag in service since 1935, which had much larger insignia in the field. This wonderful canvas or linen flag measures 48 x 80 inches, the perfect size for a Cold War Wall display. The flag is white, with a blue bar on the bottom, representing