OUTSTANDING IWO JIMA MARINE UNIT Original WWII Japanese SOLDIER’S PERSONAL NATIONAL FLAG WITH KANJI Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran Certified

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Original WWII Japanese SOLDIER’S PERSONAL NATIONAL FLAG WITH KANJI Brought Home 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 silk example is 68cm x 52cm. An approximately 22cm diameter red “Himaru” is screened to the center of the flag’s white field. We placed a helmet on the flag for size reference. Handwritten, in black, around the Himaru are numerous kanji characters. Shows the expected age and use. . Both of the two Tie-strings are intact and has period leather reinforcements. This flag was captured by the famous “Company C 1st Battalion 28th Marines of the 5th Division.  They fought at IWO JIMA! This flag was decorated to celebrate their landing in Japan! An amazing historic artifact from this hard fighting IWO JIMA unit! 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. DO NOT MISS THIS!, good  condition no fading. A real piece of USMC history!