Original Japanese WWII Hand Painted Cloth Good Luck Flag With Many Signatures - 29” x 36” British Edged Weapons This style of helmet originated

This style of helmet originated in Central Asia

A fascinating collection of WW2 memorabilia including over 150 original photos and written WW2 post cards together with many elements of this veteran's WW2 uniform etc

especially on the muzzle ring

Serial number QQ378 is marked on the barrel and receiver

BuNo 37972

Original Japanese WWII Hand Painted Cloth Good Luck Flag With Many Signatures - 29” x 36” British Edged Weapons This style of helmet originatedOriginal 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 flags are usually marked across the the top with the Japanese phrase , which reads Bu un Chou kyu Inoru ("A prayer that your military fortunes be long lasting."), but this one appears to be marked across the top wishing the soldier, Mr