Original WWII Japanese SOLDIER’S PERSONAL BLOOD STAINED AND BATTLE DAMAGED NATIONAL FLAG WITH KANJI Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran Certified

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Original WWII Japanese SOLDIER’S PERSONAL BLOOD STAINED NATIONAL FLAG WITH KANJI Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran Certified. 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. One piece silk example is 68cm x 52cm. An approximately 22cm diameter red “Himaru” is screened to the center of the flag’s white field. We placed a helmet on the flag for size reference. Handwritten, in black, around the Himaru are numerous kanji characters. Shows the expected age and use. This flag is  BLOOD STAINED and was almost certainty taken from a KILLED IN ACTION Japanese Soldier. The blood stain has eaten into the fragile silk . Also has battle damage most likely from a bullet strike or shrapnel. 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. DO NOT MISS THIS!, good salty condition some tearing. A real “been there” look with lots of Kanji!