Original Japanese WWII Large Imperial Japanese Army Shussei Nobori "Off to War" Banner - 52” x 15” Martini-Henry Rifle which could assemble various pieces

which could assemble various pieces for specialized personnel

well over 100 years of age

the thoughts of soldiers were often on their loved ones' minds back home

There is also some heat damage on the right grip as well

German propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels and the American Office of War Information took on similar tasks during World War II

Original Japanese WWII Large Imperial Japanese Army Shussei Nobori "Off to War" Banner - 52” x 15” Martini-Henry Rifle which could assemble various piecesOriginal Item: One Of A Kind. When Japanese men left for their military service, community organizations such as the local branch of the Imperial Reservists Association (teikoku zaigo gunjinkai) and the Greater Japan National Defense Womens Association (dai nippon kokubo fujinkai) organized various celebrations, culminating in send off parades to wish the troops well as they marched off to the local railway stations or ports. These send off ceremonies