Original WWII Japanese NATIONAL FLAG WITH KANJI GROUPING From OKINAWA Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran Certified

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Original WWII Japanese NATIONAL FLAG WITH KANJI GROUPING   Brought Home From Okinawa By A U.S. Veteran Certified. Most Japanese troops during the second world war carried a personal flag. They had practical as well as patriotic uses, such as marking positions to keep them safe from friendly aircraft while advancing. One piece  example is 18cm x 28cm. An approximately 8cm diameter red “Himaru” is sewn to the center of the flag’s white field.. Handwritten, in black, around the Himaru are numerous kanji characters.  Also written (by the U.S. Veteran ) is “Okinawa April 20, 1945. The Kanji is somewhat faded. Shows the expected age and use.  Has some slight  staining (see photos).  in good salty condition and  it’s very displayable and could be framed and it would look nice. Also included from the same group is a Japanese cut off collar insignia, some currency (some of that is post Okinawa) and a post card with Japanese writing assumed to taken from a Japanese solider with the other items.  100% Guaranteed to be authentic and is certified by The Gettysburg Museum Of History and comes with our Museum COA (certificate of authenticity). A rare piece of WWII history. GREAT GROUPING DO NOT MISS THIS!