Japanese Poster Print sent with Hinomaru Flag

[Walkwolf]

My only Japanese flag purchase of 2016 came with
this interesting poster, although it has been
folded and used as a stiffener in the
package I received.........

[ghp95134]

Hi Steve,

The poster bottom margin states:

朝鮮大邱
Chōsen Taikyū
Daegu, Korea

歩兵第八十聯隊
Hohei Dai Hachi-jū Rentai
Infantry Regiment No. 80


Although a Japanese-language Wiki, here's an article about the 80th Infantry:

1916年（大正5年) Taisho 5

4月18日 - 軍旗拝受
April 18 - Regimental Colors Recived

12月26日 - 連隊本部が慶尚北道達城郡寿城面鳳徳洞の新築兵営に移転。
December 26 - Moved to the newly built barracks of the regimental headquarters at North Gyeongsang Province, Dalseong County, Suseong Men'otori Tokuhora.

1917年（大正6年）Taisho 6
4月1日 - 連隊所在地が慶尚北道大邱府大鳳町と改称。
April 1, 2006 - Renamed, the regiment is location at North Gyeongsang Province, Daegu Prefecture University Feng Town.

1943年（昭和18年）Showa 18
1月 - 東部ニューギニアに進出、サラモア、サテスペルグ高地での戦いに参加。
January - Advanced to the eastern part of New Guinea, Saramoa, participated in the battle in the Satesuperugu highlands.

1945年（昭和20年）Showa 20
8月 - 終戦
August - the end of the war.

There's also a list of historical regimental commanders.


--Guy

[Walkwolf]

That's great Guy. Thank you.........!

[grimnar]

Nice picture Walkwolf. I have a few similar myself. I really like them as they display beautifully. Here are a some of the ones I have.
Apologies for the poor quality photos.

[Walkwolf]

Very nice images. Much more interesting than mine.........!