Original Japanese WWII Hand Painted Cloth Good Luck Flag With Multiple Temple Stamps - 29" x 42" Antique Percussion Firearms The "officer class" was often

The "officer class" was often filled with the sons of nobility

just leather covers over wood for both the handle (tsuka) and the scabbard (saya)

however one of the outer wires has been removed

Initially part of the 7th Air Force they were later transferred to the 13th

The top of she shell unfortunately has a lot of oxidation on the interior

Original Japanese WWII Hand Painted Cloth Good Luck Flag With Multiple Temple Stamps - 29" x 42" Antique Percussion Firearms The "officer class" was oftenOriginal 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". As with many good luck flags, the flag is marked on across the the top with the Japanese phrase , which reads Bu un Chou kyu ("May your military fortunes be long lasting."). There are even a few Lieutenants names signed! It is also signed with the names of many friends and family, some