{"product_id":"original-1970s-soviet-victory-day-poster-9-may-rare-reichstag-flag-raising-graphic","title":"Original Soviet Victory Day Poster – “9 Мая \/ День Победы” – Rare Reichstag Flag Raising Graphic – 43 × 55 cm \/ 16.9 × 21.7 in","description":"\u003cp\u003eA visually arresting piece of Soviet World War II commemorative art — an original vintage propaganda poster published to celebrate \u003cstrong\u003eДЕНЬ ПОБЕДЫ \/ 9 МАЯ\u003c\/strong\u003e (Victory Day \/ May 9th), the annual Soviet holiday marking Nazi Germany’s capitulation to the Soviet Union. Given the stark architectural minimalism, heavy block lithograph typography, and graphic colour-blocking that replaced earlier painterly realism, this rare medium-format print is attributed to the late 1970s or early 1980s on stylistic grounds. Artist unknown; unsigned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is a masterclass in late-Soviet graphic minimalism. A circular aperture at the centre frames a dramatic rendering of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Reichstag_building\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eReichstag building\u003c\/a\u003e in Berlin, the iconic red victory flag raised on its roof — a direct reference to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Raising_a_Flag_over_the_Reichstag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRaising a Flag over the Reichstag\u003c\/a\u003e, one of the most powerful symbols of the end of World War II in Europe. Below the central lens, a deep red silhouette of the building bleeds into a vast field of saturated crimson, contrasted by a bold graphic sweep of the black-and-orange \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ribbon_of_Saint_George\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRibbon of Saint George\u003c\/a\u003e — the traditional Soviet and Russian symbol of military valour — across the lower-left corner. The clean white Cyrillic lettering for \u003cstrong\u003e“9 МАЯ”\u003c\/strong\u003e anchors the composition with immense graphic weight. The use of an isolated circular frame against a vast crimson field bridges historic propaganda with avant-garde design — a poster that looks as contemporary as it does historical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Guaranteed Original Vintage Poster — not a modern reprint or reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: Unknown (unsigned)\u003cbr\u003e\nSlogan: \u003cem\u003eДень Победы \/ 9 Мая\u003c\/em\u003e (Victory Day \/ May 9th)\u003cbr\u003e\nEstimated decade: Late 1970s – early 1980s\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Soviet state publishing system, USSR\u003cbr\u003e\nOrigin: USSR\u003cbr\u003e\nSize: 43 × 55 cm (16.9 × 21.7″) — medium Soviet format\u003cbr\u003e\nMedium: Original offset lithograph on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall: Very Good (Vintage Grade B+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear: Prominent original horizontal and vertical fold lines from historical distribution, with light colour-wear along the creases. Margins crisp with minor handling texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails: Primary crimson background ink remains exceptionally rich, uniform, and vibrant. Reverse clean and unbacked, with uniform light age-toning and the ghosting of the front typography printing through — confirming authentic lithographic press heritage. Free from heavy staining, tape residue, or pinholes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is an authentic vintage item. Please review the high-resolution photographs for a full and accurate representation. What you see is what you receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Packaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe handle historic paper with the utmost care to ensure it arrives immaculate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandling: Dispatched within 1–3 business days from our studio\u003cbr\u003e\nPackaging: Rolled in acid-free tissue paper and shipped in a heavy-duty reinforced mailing tube — no folding, no creasing, no edge damage\u003cbr\u003e\nTracking: Fully tracked from our studio to your door\u003cbr\u003e\nStandard delivery: Registered post (BH Pošta), arriving in 1–4 weeks\u003cbr\u003e\nExpress delivery: DHL Express available at checkout — delivery in 2–5 business days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInternational buyers are responsible for any applicable customs fees or import taxes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFraming\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional custom framing is available for this piece upon request. 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