Original Japanese WWII Hand Painted Cloth Good Luck Flag - 26 ½ x 38” British Documents & Books which could be both maker's

which could be both maker's and regimental markings

However these are quite hard to find

many times earlier produced examples would be refit multiple times

is nicely marked MANUFACTURED BY WESTLEY RICHARDS

Original Japanese WWII Hand Painted Cloth Good Luck Flag - 26 ½ x 38” British Documents & Books which could be both maker'sOriginal 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 for Bravery". 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 Inoru ("A prayer that your military fortunes be long lasting.") though it is in the difficult to read translate grass writing. Sosho, or 'grass