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J014958 (IJA) "D" 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. Typically produced from silk, they where also produced is other materials such as cotton.PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: One piece artificial silk example is 34" x 24". Both original tie-strings are present. An approximately 14" 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 has the signatures of approximately 45 people. Included on this flag are the slogans, "Buun Chokyu" and "Hissho" which means Victory. Nice.
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