IJN Flags - New Additions - Vice Admiral Sz 6 - Harbor Guard Vessel Flag

[ghp95134]

Inscription in classic "Seabee-ese."

手民(?)
although these kanji are recognizable, they are nonsense in Japanese: Hand People/Citizen [plus one I can't recognize].

Sorry, I think it is entirely a Seabee fabrication.

-- Guy

[tdurbinmas]

Hi Guy,

I clearly think the inscription of the small ensign was applied well after the flag was used for its intended purpose. I can't provide any interpretation or background history. The flag itself appears quite authentic compared to the others in my collection. With the intricate detail work performed by the seamstresses making the larger flags, it would make sense that the smallest flag is painted on the linen.

[tdurbinmas]

Some new items for the Japanese sub-collection:

Wooden rifle pole for army regimental and award flags

Size 2 Naval Ensign roughly 3' x 5' wool linen hand stitched

Size 4 Naval Commodore Pennant, wool linen, roughly 5'x9'

[JCB]

Tdurbinmas, great, great acquisitions!! Surperb specimens.!…