1985 Soviet Naval Comparison Poster — U.S., French & Italian Cruisers (Large Format)

This original 1985 military-issue Soviet naval reference poster was published in Moscow by the Voennoe Izdatelstvo (Military Publishing House). Created during the later years of the Cold War, it compares major cruisers from the U.S. Navy, the French Navy, and the Italian Navy, including technical specifications, silhouettes, and full-color illustrations.

These posters were never sold to the public — they were produced for military classrooms, officer training facilities, and strategic reference boards. Large-format technical posters like this were printed in limited quantities and often discarded after use, making surviving examples genuinely scarce.

The artwork features detailed renderings of multiple warships, including:

• USS Ticonderoga

• USS Belknap

• USS Leahy

• French cruiser Colbert

• Italian cruiser Vittorio Veneto

A perfect piece for collectors of Cold War militaria, naval history, or Soviet educational posters.

Size: 22.5 inches wide × 35 inches tall
Condition: Vintage wear consistent with age; displays beautifully.