Imperial Japanese War Flag - 1870 to 1945. This is a small silk Imperial Japanese War Flag. Its silk material and overall construction are consistent with flags made in Japan prior to, and during WWII period. Small flags like this were popular with soldiers as "Good Luck Flags"; and equally as popular as a souvenir, with American GIs returning from the Pacific Theater and occupation duty in Japan.
Little is known about the history of this Japanese flag. Presumably, it was acquired as a GI bringback.
Its silk material and overall construction are consistent with flags made in Japan prior to, and during WWII period.
Rising Sun in the center of flag designated use by the Imperial Army.
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