Item:
ON10308

Original Japanese WWII Named Hand Painted Cloth Good Luck Flag - 33" x 29"

Item Description

Original Item: One-of-a-kind. Just purchased as part of a large Pacific War private collection. This hand painted cloth flag is named to "Terui Eichi, Older Brother" as well as "From Kendo Team". It is also marked with multiple phrases with battle quotes such as "Go Forward" "Be Patient" "Good Luck" and "Bravery", and is signed with the names of many friends and family. The flag measures approximately 33" x 29", and is made of what appears to be standard linen cloth or maybe muslin, with a red "sun" dyed into the middle. The flag is in very good condition and is the real deal: a genuine USGI "bring back"! 

The flag itself has some small stains and age toning, but otherwise is in great shape. The red "sun" is quite vibrant in color. The writing is still quite legible, and this would make a fine display piece for a wall or glass table. The simulated leather corner reinforcements are in excellent shape, with their original hanging ties.

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.

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