SUBJECT:
This is a Japanese flag presented to a United States Army staff sergeant during the Occupation Period. The flag displays kanji, or characters. The characters, added next to the red sun perhaps as a good luck wish or message. The name of the recipient of this gift is handwritten at the bottom: Richard C. Branham.
VINTAGE:
Circa Occupation Period (mid to late 1940s).
SIZE:
Approximately 27-1/2” in height by 36-1/2” in width (as pictured, not including foam board).
CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS:
Silk, leather corners at tabs.
ATTACHMENT:
Two string tabs.
MARKINGS:
None.
ITEM NOTES:
This flag will be shipped unwrapped and folded without the foam board, unless arrangements are made for pick-up or special shipping to preserve the shrink wrap mounting. This is from a Japanese militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEJX08 LAGEX11/11
CONDITION:
8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The flag shows some light wear only.
GUARANTEE:
As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original.
