Japanese Ephemera
In World War II, all Japanese soldiers were issued with a silk national flag, which they asked comrades to sign. Most names on the flags are names of soldiers, sometimes there are slogans such as 'kill the enemy', 'may you be protected', 'courage', etc. It was considered good luck and some wore it for protection around the head or waist when in battle. M
Price: $700.00
In World War II, all Japanese soldiers were issued with a silk national flag, which they asked comrades to sign. Most names on the flags are names of soldiers, sometimes there are slogans such as 'kill the enemy', 'may you be protected', 'courage', etc. It was considered good luck and some wore it for protection around the head or waist when in battle. M
Price: $900.00
In World War II, all Japanese soldiers were issued with a silk national flag, which they asked comrades to sign. Most names on the flags are names of soldiers, sometimes there are slogans such as 'kill the enemy', 'may you be protected', 'courage', etc. It was considered good luck and some wore it for protection around the head or waist when in battle. This specimen was no doubt removed from the body of a dead soldier as it has blood on it. M
Price: $900.00
