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    I purchased some Japanese military items and this large banner was included. Almost fills my hallway but I dont know what it is or what it says. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
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    Hi Carlson , you have there what i believe to be a farewell banner for a soldier about to go to war . Many of these could be bought "off the shelf " and were very decorative and had coloured fringes sewn to the edges , however your example seems to be home made . Have a look at a couple of images i have provided
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    REGARDS AL

    We are the Pilgrims , master, we shall go
    Always a little further : it may be
    Beyond that last blue mountain barred with snow
    Across that angry or that glimmering sea...

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    Hello mate, Yes Al, is correct they were also used to decorate community halls etc so homemade with soldiers name & also the name of the maker! The bigger the banner, the wealthier the maker/giver of banner. Im not sure what it says but have gone off to find out
    Heres Mine:
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    Thanks Al and Dan! Please let me know if you find out anything as to the writing. Would be neat to know! Nice photos!

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    Quote by carlson77 View Post
    Thanks Al and Dan! Please let me know if you find out anything as to the writing. Would be neat to know! Nice photos!
    Hello, It took my friend a while to translate mine, this is what she saw in your straight away:

    祝吉野喜代治君
    長岡市 前澤操

    祝(shuku) = congratulating
    吉野喜代治 = Yoshino Kiyozi
    君(kun) = honorific used for male
    長岡市 = Place = NAGAOKA SHI
    前澤操 = Maezawa Misao

    She will look further when she gets a minute.
    Last edited by bikerboyzx6r; 04-29-2010 at 11:13 AM.

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    There you go mate... look above, I have filled in the blanks

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    carlson77
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    Thanks that is awesome! Will make sure the translation stays with it. I do appreciate it!

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    No problem mate

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    Hey, i posted some Japanese banners to day, and if you look closely in the backgrounds you can similar banners to mine.

    Thats pretty cool.

    Brian

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