Japanese flag for review 1 of 2

[Alex W]

Hello everyone,

Let me start by saying I have zero knowledge in this field. I recently picked up some items during a trip to Japan and would like opinions on whether this Japanese flag is a good hinomaru yosegaki. It measures about 30 by 23 1/2 inches, appears to be silk with the roundel applied separately and smells old. Any suggestions on straightening it out? I apologise for the photos, its raining and I'm struggling with light.

Thanks

Alex

[ghp95134]

禱武運長久
Tō/Inoru Bu'un Chōkyū
Prayers for Continued Luck in the Fortunes of War
祷
木村善人君
Kimura Yoshihito-kun
Mr. Kimura Yoshihito [can also be read as Yosh!to]


--Guy

[Alex W]

Thanks Guy, much appreciated

[Nick Komiya]

Turn it upside down, cover with towel and iron lightly over towel. Using a flash straight on would take more legible photos that do not look like a topographical aerial photo.

[Alex W]

Thanks Nick

I'll try ironing it over the weekend. Thanks for the photo tip, my photographic expertise consists of just pushing the shutter button and my camera is pretty crap.

[Alex W]

Better picture thanks to Nick's suggestion:

[MichaelB]

This flag is of 2-piece construction that is not seen as often as the screened versions that were more common. Also, the tie strings with re-enforcing tabs are not present in this version, although the strings present have been heavily stitched to the flag for added strength.
MichaelB

[Alex W]

Thanks for the info MichaelB

So would Mr. Kimura Yoshihito have been the flags owner?

[ghp95134]

Thanks for the info MichaelB

So would Mr. Kimura Yoshihito have been the flags owner?

Yes, the flag would have been gifted to him.


--Guy