Original WWII Japanese “Good Luck” Flag with Many Signatures and Stains - 34” x 28 ½” British Flare Guns These maps were often sewn

These maps were often sewn into the linings of uniforms to escape detection in the event of being shot down over enemy territory and falling into hostile hands

IL this what appears to be an unissued Control

The blacked brass finish on the snap is mostly intact

The tube is painted a non-reflecting dark charcoal grey

Above the left breast pocket is a medal ribbon with Iron Cross 2nd class medal ribbon

Original WWII Japanese “Good Luck” Flag with Many Signatures and Stains - 34” x 28 ½” British Flare Guns These maps were often sewnOriginal Item: One of a kind. Just purchased from a Pacific War collector at a military show! This hand painted cloth flag is marked with battle quotes, usually phrases such as "Banzai", and "Good Luck for Bravery". As with most good luck flags, it is marked with on the right hand side, second line in, which reads Bu un Chou kyu Inoru ("A prayer that your military fortunes be long lasting.") This flag is unique in that the sun portion of the flag is a