Most likely fake WWII japanese battle flag

**USMCCHAD** · 11-01-2014, 03:27 PM

Just wanted y'alls opinion on this flag.

**Stu W** · 11-01-2014, 04:10 PM

In my view it's an attempt to reproduce a Hinomaru no Yosegaki (Good Luck flag) rather than a battle flag. The uniformity of line in the writing is similar to those I've seen made with Magic Marker type writing implements. The kanji themselves appear to be a mix of numbers, randomly copied symbols and some fantasy kanji.

Others may view it differently so wait for confirmation.

Regards,
Stu

**USMCCHAD** · 11-01-2014, 04:15 PM

Thanks Stu, I appreciate it.

**ghp95134** · 11-01-2014, 09:23 PM

by Stu W

In my view it's an attempt to reproduce a Hinomaru no Yosegaki (Good Luck flag) rather than a battle flag. The uniformity of line in the writing is similar to those I've seen made with Magic Marker type writing implements. The kanji themselves appear to be a mix of numbers, randomly copied symbols and some fantasy kanji.

Others may view it differently so wait for confirmation.

Regards,
Stu

Agreed 100%. Pseudo-Japanese writing -- I like your label of "fantasy Japanese".

It would make the perfect "bookend" item to display opposite an authentic "good luck" flag.

--Guy