Original Japanese WWII Hand Painted Cloth Good Luck Flag - 27” x 37” MG 42 Mounts which is present but non

which is present but non functional due to the end hook breaking off

We have left it uncleaned

which has rayon suspension instead of the far more common HBT Cotton suspension

The Model 1897 was offered in numerous barrel lengths and grades

guarding the air evacuation of released prisoners of war from Japan

Original Japanese WWII Hand Painted Cloth Good Luck Flag - 27” x 37” MG 42 Mounts which is present but nonOriginal Item: One of a kind. Just purchased from a large military auction. This hand painted cloth flag is marked with battle quotes such as "Banzai", and "Good Luck for Bravery". As with many good luck flags, the flag is marked on the left side with the Japanese phrase , which reads Bu un Chou kyu Inoru ("A prayer that your military fortunes be long lasting.") There is a lot of writing on this flag, though it is difficult to read translate due to