{"product_id":"original-japanese-wwii-hand-painted-silk-good-luck-flag-with-prayers-for-eternal-good-fortune-in-war-for-kamui-village-9th-district-20-x-26","title":"Original Japanese WWII Hand-Painted Silk Good Luck Flag with “Prayers for Eternal Good Fortune in War” for Kamui Village 9th District - 20 x 26”","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This hand painted cloth flag is marked with the well-wish “\u003cstrong\u003ePrayers for Eternal Good Fortune in War\u003c\/strong\u003e” to the outgoing soldier. The only other marking reads “\u003cstrong\u003eKamui Village 9th District\u003c\/strong\u003e”, so this was likely made quick to give to a departing soldier. This example is in good condition with both corner reinforcements retained, however there is very heavy creasing. Both tie strings are retained as well. This would be a great framing opportunity!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe haven’t been able to find much on Kamui, making for a good research project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe writing is clearly legible, and despite the damage, it’s a truly gorgeous looking flag with tons of character. This would look best in a frame, preserved. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Good Luck Flag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnown 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003eThe 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\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43914067705925,"sku":"ONJR24EPC077","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24EPC077__05.jpg?v=1761757600","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-japanese-wwii-hand-painted-silk-good-luck-flag-with-prayers-for-eternal-good-fortune-in-war-for-kamui-village-9th-district-20-x-26","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}