TJ Sendražice - Czech League - 1960 - Flag / pennant

TJ Sendražice – Sport Club Pennant from the Czechoslovakia (circa 1960s / 1970s)
The present object is a triangular pennant (Pennant) of the Czechoslovak sports club “TJ Sendražice” (Tělovýchovná jednota Sendražice), regarded as a documentary artifact of socialist sports culture in Central and Eastern Europe.
Club history: The abbreviation “TJ” stands for “Tělovýchovná jednota” (Physical Education Unit), the standard designation for sports clubs in the former Czechoslovakia (ČSSR). Sendražice is a district of the town Kolín in Bohemia. Such pennants were presented during competitions, friendly matches, or jubilees as remembrance and exchange objects to athletes, officials, and guests.
Symbolism and emblematic design: The round original logo in the upper third displays the inscription “TJ SENDRAŽICE” on a dark background, surrounded by a yellow inner field with a stylized figure/bird motif and the characteristic red five-pointed star, typical for the ČSSR era.
Physical characteristics: Triangular pennant shape made of red plastic/foil with a robust transparent outer shell and a surrounding piping. At the top edge there is a twisted cord suspension for wall mounting.
Dimensions:
L: 29.5 cm
W: 18 cm
Analysis of visual and material execution
Color scheme: Dominant red as the base color, combined with yellow, black, and red in the circular emblem. The design is intended for high recognizability and strong visibility from a distance.
Cord and mounting: An upper, yellow-brown twisted cord serves as the suspension and is knotted at the ends.
Iconography and graphic design
Central motif: The round emblem combines typical elements of Eastern European sports graphics of that era: clear geometry, functional typography, and symbolic color scheme.
Back: The reverse side is solid red, without additional printing, protected by the transparent foil covering.
Technique and execution
The object is an industrially produced sports devotional.
Manufacturing process: Foil stamping/printing on plastic foil, sewn or welded with a transparent protective layer.
Audio format: Not applicable (Textile/Plastic sports memorabilia).
Manufacture: Produced in Czechoslovakia (ČSSR).
Dating and context
The present specimen can be dated to the 1960s–1970s based on material (plastic/foil), typography, and symbolism (red star).
Stylistic classification
The design follows the functional, purpose-driven aesthetics of Czechoslovak sports clubs in the postwar period.
Framing and packaging
The pennant is encased in an integrated transparent protective sleeve that protects the material from dirt.
Condition
Front: In good condition for its age with minor creases and folds in the plastic. The logo shows slight age-related surface cracks/defects at the center.
Back: Clean, slight creases in the red foil material.
Cultural-historical significance and interpretation
This pennant is an authentic document of regional sports history in Central and Eastern Europe. It reflects local club culture and the social role of sport in the ČSSR.
Conclusion
An interesting collector’s item of Eastern European sports and club history.
Artist/Manufacturer: Anonymous / Unknown (ČSSR)
Title: Pennant TJ Sendražice
Technique: Printed art foil with cord suspension
Dimensions: 31.5 × 18 cm
Condition: Good (age-related creases and slight wear on the logo)
Meaning: Sound/document of the Czech- and Slovak-Sovak sport culture
Here is the assessment of the value of the present object:
Market situation and demand
Sport pennants of smaller regional clubs from the former ČSSR are specialized niche collectibles. They primarily appeal to home collectors from the Kolín/Sendražice region and to collectors of vintage sports memorabilia.
Value-determining factors
Condition (grading): Age-related creases in the foil material and slight cracks in the central paper/foil emblem slightly reduce condition but do not fundamentally affect overall appearance.
Rarity: Regional small edition, rarely found in the trade, but with limited international demand.

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WSz
09/2026