Original Japanese WWII Hand Painted Cloth Good Luck Flag - 29” x 33 ½” British Flare Guns While issuing medals to members

While issuing medals to members of the armed services by local entities was quite popular following WWI

the correct color for a "practice" grenade

Colonel Pollen commissioned the musket around 1794 just as the Third Model Brown Bess with 39" barrel was being introduced but the maker wisely used up remaining stocks of 2nd model Brown Bess mounts for this contract

This example was acquired from the Ellis Props and Graphics liquidation auction

Original Japanese WWII Hand Painted Cloth Good Luck Flag - 29” x 33 ½” British Flare Guns While issuing medals to membersOriginal Item: One Of A Kind. 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 flag is marked on across the right with the Japanese phrase , which reads Bu un Chou kyu ("May your military fortunes be long lasting.") It is also signed with the names of many friends and family. The flag measures approximately 29 x 33 , and is made of what appears to be early rayon