OUTSTANDING Original WWII Japanese SOLDIER’S PERSONAL BLOOD STAINED NATIONAL FLAG WITH KANJI Certified

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Original WWII Japanese SOLDIER’S PERSONAL BLOOD-STAINED NATIONAL FLAG WITH KANJI 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. Both of the two Tie-strings are intact and has period silver leather reinforcements. This flag is BLOOD STAINED and was almost certainty taken from a KILLED IN ACTION Japanese Soldier. The blood stain is very small. These were signed by friends and family and we believe the smudged kanji signature was from and elderly family member! Interesting feature!  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, used salty condition. A real “been there” look with lots of Kanji! OUTSTANDING!