WW2 Japanese Soldier’s \'Yosegaki Hinomaru\' (Or Good Luck) Battle Flag. Sn 21026

WW2 Japanese Soldier’s 'Yosegaki Hinomaru' (Or Good Luck) Battle Flag. Sn 21026 - 21026

This is an excellent original 3 feet x 2 feet 2 ½ inches WW2 Japanese 'yosegaki hinomaru' or good luck Battle Flag. These flags were signed by family members and friends of Japanese Soldiers going to war together with messages to bring good luck. The Soldier would carry these flags into battle in the hope that the flag would bring them good fortune. This flag is made of white cotton and has a central red Imperial ‘sun’ printed roundel. The ‘sun’ is surrounded by numerous black Japanese script signatures and some red ink printed cartouches. One edge of the flag has 2 original leather tabs with cord loops for pole or mounting to a rifle. The material has just wear & staining to be expected and a couple of small tears only visible on close inspection & no mothing. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21026

£295.00