Original Item: Only One Available. We recently had the good fortune of acquiring a magnificent "Good Luck" flag from a large military auction. The flag is a true work of art and measures around 30" x 41". Its exquisite design is crafted from rayon, an early semi-synthetic cloth made using wood fibers, which lends it an elegant and timeless quality. The red "sun" is dyed into the middle of the flag, which adds depth and texture to the piece. The flag is in exceptional condition and is a genuine US GI "bring back", making it a rare and valuable find.

Markings on Flag:
- 久 長 運 武 : This is present just above the red sun and is read as Bu un Chou kyu, or "may your military fortunes be long lasting." This is a standard phrase on many good luck flags.

- 君 淳 息 長 : We believe this to be the name “Kimijun Soncho”, but cold also mean "master" or "chief".

- 山口勝次郎 : We believe this to be the name “Katsujiro Yamaguchi”. Whether this is the Japanese artist and art theorist we are unsure, but it would make for an excellent opportunity to conduct further research.

The writing is still clearly legible, and this would make a fine display piece for a wall or glass table. The flag still has the original corner ties fully intact, along with brown leather corner reinforcements.

Ready to display!

The Good Luck Flag
Known as hinomaru yosegaki (日の丸 寄せ書き) in the Japanese language, was a traditional gift for Japanese servicemen deployed during the military campaigns of the Empire of Japan, though most notably during World War II. The flag given to a soldier was a national flag signed by friends and family, often with short messages wishing the soldier victory, safety, and good luck.

The Japanese call their country's flag hinomaru, which translates literally to "sun-round", referencing the red circle on a white field. When the hinomaru was signed, the Japanese characters were usually written vertically, and radiated outward from the edge of the red circle. This practice is referenced in the second term, yosegaki, meaning "sideways-writing".

The phrase hinomaru-yosegaki can be interpreted as "To write sideways around the red sun", describing the appearance of the signed flag. This particular example completely unique is written in old KANJI the writing are mainly Japanese names of this soldier's family and friends with quotes and phrases.