{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-382nd-anti-aircraft-artillery-battalion-captured-signed-japanese-flag-15-signatures-29-x-43","title":"Original U.S. WWII 382nd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion Captured \u0026 Signed Japanese Flag - 15 Signatures - 29 x 43”","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. One-of-a-Kind. This is a tremendous captured Japanese flag signed by fifteen men of the 6th Section, Battery A, 382nd Anti-Aircraft Artillery, Automatic Weapons Battalion, 103rd Infantry Division during World War II. The unit served in New Guinea in 1944, and the Philippines and Japan in 1945.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flag is in great overall condition, measuring roughly 29 x 43”, and is likely made from rayon. The body of the flag is white, with a red \"sun round\" dyed into the middle. Both leather corner reinforcements are still present, with their tie-strings still attached. This is the typical type and size of flag that would be used as a \"Good Luck Flag\", but was probably captured before it could be properly decorated, which is why it is in such good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soldiers wrote in their names as well as their hometowns. The men include \u003cstrong\u003eAldo Ridolphi \u003c\/strong\u003efrom Iron River, Michigan, \u003cstrong\u003eAdolf Roloff\u003c\/strong\u003e from New London, Wisconsin, \u003cstrong\u003eHoward Wienandt \u003c\/strong\u003efrom New London, Wisconsin,\u003cstrong\u003e Dick Zakos\u003c\/strong\u003e from Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, \u003cstrong\u003eJoe Mullins\u003c\/strong\u003e from Beefhide, Kentucky, \u003cstrong\u003eJames Cousineau\u003c\/strong\u003e from St. Ignace, Michigan,\u003cstrong\u003e John Bennette\u003c\/strong\u003e from San Diego, California, \u003cstrong\u003eCarl Gagnow \u003c\/strong\u003efrom New London, Wisconsin, \u003cstrong\u003eRobert E. McAdam\u003c\/strong\u003e from Fond du Lac, Wisconsin,\u003cstrong\u003e Robert Visauer\u003c\/strong\u003e from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Lloyd Osterhout from Curtis, Michigan, Art Rosin from Rochester, New York, \u003cstrong\u003eEvans Lucas\u003c\/strong\u003e from Glidden, Wisconsin, \u003cstrong\u003eBill Davis\u003c\/strong\u003e from Farmerville, Louisiana, and \u003cstrong\u003eH.E. Heideman\u003c\/strong\u003e from Waupun, Wisconsin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a bit of age toning and light staining in areas, but the writing is clear. Ready to research and display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42415450095685,"sku":"ONSV25SSOS277","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV25SSOS277__01.jpg?v=1741032659","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-382nd-anti-aircraft-artillery-battalion-captured-signed-japanese-flag-15-signatures-29-x-43","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}