lach470 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Hey gang! This is my first Japanese flag....comes only about three days after receiving my first Japanese helmet...perfect timing. This is a first for me - so I wanted to make sure that it came from a reliable source....first owned by Richard at Warrelics and then by Laurens - I was confident about acquiring this one given I know next to nothing about these! There are multiple "signatures" (at least I think that is what they are)....do any of these mean anything to anyone? Laurens mentioned that the writing inside the "meatball" says "Good luck Onto War"....does that make sense? Any help on the markings would be appreciated as always. I have a lot of respect for you guys. It can't be an easy task to learn to read this stuff! Awesome! Couple more things - looks like there might be a blood stain on it. Not sure - but it could be....Also - I was once told that these were never marked inside the red meatball.....this just goes to show that it isn't always the case I guess. Anyone else hear that? I've seen a couple other examples through the years with the writting inside the red - so maybe that's not true. Anyways - Any help is much appreciate.....I don't even know if I have it displayed right side up! Cheers!Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paul R Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 That is a really cool piece, Rob. I wish that I could help you out with the translation. We do have a Japanese member... maybe he can help. I will send him a link.Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lach470 Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 Hi Paul! Nice to hear from you buddy! Glad you like it....I very much appreciate you sending him the link. Talk to you soon!Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul L Murphy Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Basically these are people's names. No doubt the names of his comrades who wrote on the flag. It is upside down by the way, you can tell this since the kanji on the red circle are upside down in the picture.Regards,Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lach470 Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 Hey Paul! Thanks for clearing that up...I was afraid that it might be displayed incorrectly. I'm on it! Thanks for the info on the other writting - names are what I thought they might be. I appreciate your time! Cheers!Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naoki matsumoto Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 ....This flag is mean.." first combat " IWAI-SYUTUJINN.Nice rare flag!In japan,very rare flag!Congratulations :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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