Original Item: Only One Available. This hand painted cloth flag is marked with the well-wish “Do Best for your Country!” to the outgoing soldier. There are no other markings, so this was likely made quick to give to a departing soldier. This example is in good condition but there are no corner reinforcements on this one, and there is very heavy creasing. This would be a great framing opportunity!

The writing is gyosho (semi-cursive script), which makes it harder to read, but we believe we have the quote at least somewhat correct. This would look best in a frame, preserved. 

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.