Original Japanese WWII Hand Painted Cloth Good Luck Flag - 27" x 40" Antique Long Guns 226 between 1863 and 1865

226 between 1863 and 1865

The squadron trained newly-activated night fighter squadrons who were deployed overseas into combat until its inactivation in March 1944 due to a re-alignment of training unit designations

but due to age and wear they are not completely legible:

which differs from the serial on the grip

indicating that they had been inspected and passed by arsenal personnel

Original Japanese WWII Hand Painted Cloth Good Luck Flag - 27" x 40" Antique Long Guns 226 between 1863 and 1865Original Item: One of a kind. Just purchased as part of a large Pacific War private collection. This hand painted cloth flag is marked with battle quotes such as "Banzai", and "Good Luck". As with most good luck flags, the top is marked with , which reads Bu un Chou kyu ("May your military fortunes be long lasting."). To the right is also the character , which means "Prayer", so this particular flag is praying for good luck in battle. It is also