My prayer flag

[Jim P]

I picked this up at an estate sale years ago. Having always wanted one, I was more than happy to take it home, even if the condition was less than desirable. I tried my hand at translating it once, but all I was able to make out was the kanji for village, I think. So any help would be great.

Jim

[ghp95134]

[Note: your image is upside down]

Enlistment Congratulations to Mr. Masaki Kuniichi

Top:
星風満里
Sei-Fu Ban-ri
I'm not certain I selected the correct pronunciation of "Sei" for "Star" which is the second kanji in "Tenno" [Heaven Star, i.e.: Emperor]
Ban-ri means ten-thousand ri [miles]. The Great Wall of China is called Ban-ri no Chou-jo [10,000 mile castle]

I think it means something like Imperial Wind [for] 10,000 Miles

祝入営
Shuku Nyūei
Congratulations Camp-Entry [enlistment into the military]

柾木 国市君
Masaki Kuniichi-kun

Bottom:
魂
Tamashii
Soul/Spirit


--Guy

[ghp95134]

To the right side of Tamashii:
力
Chikara
Strength/Power

To the left of Tamashii:

大和魂
Yamato-damashī
Japanese Spirit!

忠勇
Chūyū
Loyalty & Bravery

[Jim P]

Many thanks Guy! It has always bugged me that I couldn't figure out what any of it said. The flag has had a rough life before I acquired it. I had hoped to frame and display it with some bayo's, but worry that it will fade even more than it already has. I'll figure something out, it's a shame to have it folded and stored wher no one can see it.

Thanks again,
Jim

[suwanneetrader]

You can buy glass that will help to keep it from being faded by sunlight or phosphoresce (it is spelled incorrectly but you know what I mean). Richard Really nice to see a real one.