Two Japanese Flags

**RH1941** · 02-03-2017, 04:53 PM

I got these two flags the other day thought you guys would like a look . If anybody would like better photos let me know . Gary

**RH1941** · 02-03-2017, 10:20 PM

Took a couple more photos trying to darken the writing up

**ghp95134** · 02-04-2017, 01:12 AM

Sadly, it is too degraded to read. I tried a few hours ago before the newer images; even with the darker images, I just can't read but a few kanji.

All I can make out in context is the major aphorism:
祈武運長久
Ki Bu'un Chōkyū
Prayers/Wishes for Continued Luck in the Fortunes of War

--Guy

**RH1941** · 02-04-2017, 01:23 AM

Guy thank you in hand it's easier to read but it has defiantly been abused . Gary

**FALLSCHIRMJAGER** · 02-04-2017, 01:29 AM

Hi, still great iconic items even in that condition. I bought one from Michael Bortner a year or so ago and keep promising myself another even though I am a Third Reich collector! Leon.

**RH1941** · 02-04-2017, 02:13 AM

I hear you I like the Japanese Flags and this one just has that look

**MichaelB** · 02-04-2017, 02:53 AM

Hi Gary-
It also appears that the flag may have a vertical "dedication" line on the right-hand side of the flag but it is very difficult to see completely.

MichaelB

**RH1941** · 02-04-2017, 03:23 AM

Michaelb it is covered. In writing just faded and soiled

**ghp95134** · 02-04-2017, 06:37 AM

by RH1941

Michaelb it is covered. In writing just faded and soiled

Yes, I saw that and just didn't have the energy to go further.

However ...

中根藤夫君
Nakane Fujio-kun
Mr. Nakane Fujio
[kanji read: Naka-nay Fuji-o; but the name is said as "Na-kanay" when spoken] Nakane is the surname.

There appears to be two kanji above Nakane's name, but it is just too faint to read.

--Guy