Hi - this just sold on ebay and I was wondering if it was military or civilian based banner? Dimensions were approx 56 inch long by 16 inch wide.
Thanks
Hi - this just sold on ebay and I was wondering if it was military or civilian based banner? Dimensions were approx 56 inch long by 16 inch wide.
Thanks
Hi,
It's a military enlistment banner.
There are two types:
入営 (Nyuuei) - Enlistment
出征 (Shussei) - Departure
Regards,
Taka
It's a civilian congratulatory banner for Mr. Shimabukuro Heizō's enlistment into the military.
祝
Iwai [Congratulations]
入營
Nyūei [Entering Camp]
島袋平三君
Shimabukuro Heizō-kun
贈 宮城伊松
Gift of Miyagi Imatsu
--Guy
Additional info:
The banner was most likely made in Okinawa; both Shimabukuro and Miyagi are common Okinawan names. Alternatively, it could have been made in Japan for/by Okinawans living/guest-working in Japan. However, *I think* it is from Okinawa.
--Guy
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