The Vietnam Propaganda Liberation Army came into existence on 22 December 1944. The first formation was made up of thirty-one men and three women, armed with two revolvers, seventeen rifles, one light machine gun, and fourteen breech-loading flintlocks. The name was changed to the Vietnam Liberation Army on 15 May 1945. Lastly, in 1950, it officially became the People's Army of Vietnam (or Vietnam People's Army). This banner is embroidered in yellow thread on a red background; the script roughly translates as ‘People’s Army of Viet Nam. Warriors of Viet Nam determined to keep the country 1964’. It measures 70 x 100cm and has golden tassels to three sides. The price for this rare piece of history includes UK delivery. MISC 924.