OUTSTANDING Original WWII Japanese 1000 Stitch Belt With TIGER STITCH AND PRAYER TABS Brought Home By A U.S. Soldier Certified

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Original WWII Japanese 1000 Stitch Belt  Brought Home By A U.S. Soldier Certified. One-of-a-kind. A Senninbari (千人針 thousand-person-stitches) or One-thousand stitch is a strip of cloth that measures approximately 15 cm (6 in) high and up to 90–120 cm (3–4 ft) or more in length. Each end of the belt (sash) may or may not have strings, snaps or buttons that allow it to be fastened about the waist. Examples that lack these were often tucked into the waist. Other variations were never worn but may have been folded and placed inside helmet liners, pockets or packs. Senninbari were decorated with 1000 knots or stitches, and each stitch was normally made by a different woman. Senninbari were given as an amulet by women to soldiers on their way to war as a part of the Shinto culture of Imperial Japan. This example incorporates the design of a tiger into the stitches! It also features two Shrine Prayers. These small packets would have a prayer or protection message enclosed in the packet by a Shinto Monk! This wonderful example measures 47 inches by 13 inches folded. It is enclosed with knots on both  sides, It also has some temple stamps on it.  We believe this to be a belt, or possibly a sash. Unfortunately the intended use is not clear, so it’s possible it was folded up and kept with the soldier as a good luck charm. Definitely one of the more interesting Japanese items we have had. Ready to display! Has an amazing tiger image  (see photos). good condition and  it’s very displayable,  100% Guaranteed to be authentic and is certified by The Gettysburg Museum Of History and comes with our Museum COA (certificate of authenticity). A rare piece of WWII history. OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE! DO NOT MISS THIS! On of the best we have seen!