Original Japanese WWII Named Hand Painted Cloth Good Luck Flag - 33" x 29" Japanese Field Gear supple leather with original lining

supple leather with original lining (upper portion of lining appears to be a period replacement)

There is a compartment inside the lid of the suitcase to accommodate a leather folder/file which clearly was for correspondence and still has sheets of old blotting paper inside

Size is approximately 7 1/4 (58cm)

1-Flag Mc-273 (red)

the weapon could be taken through the awkward mountain passes and fired from uneven ground

Original Japanese WWII Named Hand Painted Cloth Good Luck Flag - 33" x 29" Japanese Field Gear supple leather with original liningOriginal Item: One of a kind. Just purchased as part of a large Pacific War private collection. This hand painted cloth flag is named to "Terui Eichi, Older Brother" as well as "From Kendo Team". It is also marked with multiple phrases with battle quotes such as "Go Forward" "Be Patient" "Good Luck" and "Bravery", and is signed with the names of many friends and family. The flag measures approximately 33" x 29", and is made of what appears to be