red banner

Soviet honor decoration

A red banner is a flag or large piece of fabric, typically bright red, historically associated with socialist, communist, and revolutionary movements.

The color symbolizes the blood of workers who died in struggle, making red banners prominent at labor rallies, May Day celebrations, and political demonstrations.

Beyond politics, red banners appear in Chinese culture as symbols of good fortune and celebration.

Red banners hung from every lamppost during the festival.

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streamer · pennon · award · banneret · flying colors · honor · socialism · workers unite · ensign · jack · Marxism · heraldry · revolution · valor · standard-bearer · warning sign · proletariat · class struggle

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