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J010657 (IJA) SOLDIER'S PERSONAL NATIONAL FLAG WITH KANJI.
BACKGROUND:
Most Japanese troops during the second world war carried a personal flag. They had practical as well as patriotic uses, such as marking positions to keep them safe from friendly aircraft while advancing.PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: One piece cotton example is 32" x 26", with small, triangular leather paper reinforcements sewn to its hoist edge corners, from each of which extend short, woven tie-strings. An approximately 16" diameter red "Himaru" is printed to the center of the flag’s white field. Handwritten, in black, around the Himaru are numerous kanji characters with various slogans. The flag in overall excellent condition, a few light stains. Nice.
GRADE ***3/4 PRICE $234.00
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