Japanese Hinomaru Yosegaki Flag. Seeking Approval

[Von Ritt]

Evening Members,
Submitting for review this Hinomaru Yosegaki Flag. Would very much like to learn what your opinions are of this flag. Thank you in advance for your expert voices.
-Von Ritt

[ghp95134]

The flag is good. Can't work on it now; will do later. Only a dedication and a few slogans.

-- Guy

[ghp95134]

Sorry .... forgot to follow up.

The flag in image 1 is presented upside down. Here is the correct orientation:


The main dedication on the right border is "Congratulations for departing to the front" and is to Mr. Fukuda Kane~ (that kanji is hidden by a wrinkle). Fukuda can also be pronounced Fukuta as well as Shiraishi.

祝出征 福田 金〜君
Shuku Shussei Fukuda Kane~ [or Kin~] kun
Congratulations for departing to the front; Mr. Fukuda Kane/Kin~

1:00 o'clock: A quote from Emperor Meiji
国を思ふ道に二つはなかりけり
戦の場に立つも立たぬも
There are but two ways to think about the country
Either standing on the battlefield or not standing

10:00 o'clock:
必勝
Hissho
Certain Victory

Lots of other "Fukuda" signatures -- most likely family & relatives.

Cheers,
-- Guy