{"product_id":"original-japanese-wwii-hand-painted-battlefield-pickup-good-luck-flag-with-lots-of-signatures-27-x-30","title":"Original Japanese WWII Hand-Painted Battlefield Pickup Good Luck Flag with Lots of Signatures - 27 ½ x 30 ½”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a great example of a Japanese Good Luck flag, with the names of dozens of Japanese friends and family of the departing soldier. There are also some well wishes, with the largest at the right of the flag reading \u003cstrong\u003ePrayers for Eternal Good Fortune in War\u003c\/strong\u003e. This example saw very heavy use during the war, and from the amount of wear, we believe this to have been a battlefield pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the very heavy wear and the crude nature of the signatures, we have been unable to translate the majority of the writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flag measures roughly 26 x 36” and retains both of its original corner reinforcements, being white leather. Both retain the tie string. The flag is in heavily flown and worn condition with heavy creasing and some tearing in spots both in the flag and along the edges. This example was almost certainly a battlefield pickup. The writing is still legible with some areas of fading. There are some small holes in the sun, with some tearing in spots across the flag. This would look amazing framed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flag is made of what appears to be rayon cloth, an early form of synthetic cloth made from wood, with the red \"sun\" dyed piece sewn into the middle. The flag is in fair but rough condition and is the real deal. The writing is still mostly legible, and this would make a fine display piece for a wall or glass table. These are getting harder and harder to find in any condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45233962909765,"sku":"ONJR25NVA33","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25NVA33__01.jpg?v=1782753452","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-japanese-wwii-hand-painted-battlefield-pickup-good-luck-flag-with-lots-of-signatures-27-x-30","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}