Obverse - 1
Obverse - 2
Tie - Detail
Obverse - 3
Obverse - 4
Reverse - 1
Reverse - 2
ZFC2193
Japan // National Flag / WWII
Sub-collection: Captured FlagsJapan // National Flag / WWII
Little is known about the history of this Japanese flag. It was acquired as a GI bringback on eBay. Possibly a hinomaru yosegaki; it was sold with a Phillipine national flags as a soldier flag During World War II, it was common for a Japanese soldier to be given flags by loved ones. The flags were based on the Hinomura or the National Flag of Japanese. The soldiers name, the names of his family and loved ones, prayers and inpirational messages wouold be inscribed on the flag. The solidier kept the flag with him at all times.
Companion piece to ZFC2194
It was acquired by Famili Employee .
Needs to be translated.
ZFC Important Flag
Capture the Flag
No Description
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 28 |
| Length of Fly | 33 |
Stars | |
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| Are there stars on obverse? | no |
| Are there stars on reverse? | no |
Stripes | |
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| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
Crest/Emblem | |
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| Description of Crest/Emblem | Red Sun Disc on white. |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Silk |
Stitching | |
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| Stitching | Combination |
| Comments on Stitching | Hand & Machine stitching |
Thread | |
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| Type of Thread | needs analysis |
| Thread Material | needs analysis |
Weave | |
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| Type of Weave | Plain |
Attachment | |
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| Method of Attachment | Ties |
Applica | |
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| Applique Sides | Single Faced = Mirror Image Reverse |
Documentation | |
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| Documents |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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| Drawings |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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Condition | |
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| Condition | Good |
| Damage | Used, soiled stained |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 1940's |