ALMOST MINT Original WWII Japanese NATIONAL FLAG With Writing Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran Certified

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Original WWII Japanese  NATIONAL FLAG WITH WRITING 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 . Shows the expected age and use. Occupational period writing added “Japan Landing Memory 1946 Yokohama” . 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 occupation history. DO NOT MISS THIS! One of the better ones we have seen, excellent, Almost Mint!

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Vintage Japanese flag from 1946 with handwritten inscription and red circle design. Vintage Japanese landing memo from 1946, featuring a red circular symbol on aged paper.