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FINE JAPANESE WW2 HINOMARU FLAG & SURRENDER FLAG.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 300.00 USD
FINE JAPANESE WW2 HINOMARU FLAG & SURRENDER FLAG.
1) 26” x 32” Silk hinomaru “good luck” personal flag for a Japanese soldier w/ numerous inscriptions on white field. 2) 26” x 34” White silk flag w/ reinforced leather corners. Unknown inscription w/ American “Field Inspection, Joint Intelligence” applied to one corner. Signed & “passed” to be taken as souvenir. A similar flag is seen attached to rifle by group of surrendering Japanese soldiers late 1945. CONDITION: himomaru flag is in very good to fine overall condition. Leather reinforced corners on leading edge & light staining. The surrender flag is solid w/ staining & soiling. Field inspection stamp is good. (02-19982-1/JS). $200-300.