{"product_id":"original-japanese-wwii-hand-painted-cloth-good-luck-flag-26-x-38-and-1946-souvenir-flag-10-x-13-2-items","title":"Original Japanese WWII Hand Painted Cloth Good Luck Flag (26” x 38”) and 1946 Souvenir Flag (10½” x 13”) - 2 Items","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Items: Only One Lot of 2 Available. These are both lovely examples of cloth “Good Luck” items, one being a Good Luck Flag with one signature and the other is a small souvenir flag likely taken home by a GI on Occupation Duty in 1946. The upper left side is marked with the Japanese phrase \u003cstrong\u003e久 長 運 武 祈\u003c\/strong\u003e, which reads \u003cem\u003eBu un Chou kyu Inoru\u003c\/em\u003e (\"A prayer that your military fortunes be long lasting.\") This is written going \"upward\", and below this is \u003cstrong\u003e榊 神 社\u003c\/strong\u003e, which translates to \"Sakaki Shrine\" or something similar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is made of what appears to be rayon, with the red \"sun\" dyed into the middle. Overall the flag is in good condition with some tearing present and was likely carried by a Japanese soldier, with a single signature wishing him good fortune in his military career. This example measures 26 x 38”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe writing is still clearly legible, and this would make a fine display piece for a wall or glass table, or even a translation project. The flag still has the original corner ties and leather tabs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smaller flag has Japanese and English names for Japan, Tokyo, Nagasaki, Okinawa, Yokosuga, Sasebo, and Yokohama. It is very small and was almost certainly painted for an American soldier on Occupation duty in 1946. This example measures 10½ x 13”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great pair of flags, ready to display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42223379611717,"sku":"ON7112","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ON7112__01.jpg?v=1735766202","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-japanese-wwii-hand-painted-cloth-good-luck-flag-26-x-38-and-1946-souvenir-flag-10-x-13-2-items","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}