Original Japanese Named WWII Hand Painted Good Luck Flag with Soldier Signatures (37" x 27") German Replica Originals of this book sell

Originals of this book sell for $300+ and that is if you can even find one

Not quite what Christopher Columbus used in 1492

The blade bears snake engravings and traditional North African Islamic Symbols on either side

Other ranks had either yellow lace with brass buttons or white lace with 'white-metal' buttons

There is a clear cartouche with British broad arrow and 1858 date

Original Japanese Named WWII Hand Painted Good Luck Flag with Soldier Signatures (37" x 27") German Replica Originals of this book sellOriginal Item: One of a kind. Purchased directly from a WW2 veterans family. This hand painted cloth flag is named to "Mr Morikita", and has multiple phrases such as "Good luck!", "Bravery!", "Sudden Death To Enemy!" and "Throw Yourself for Country". The flag is also signed by other Japanese servicemen, including several high ranking officers! The flag measures approximately 37" x 27". Cloth seems to be rayon, with the red sun dyed onto the center.