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.
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.
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
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...
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:
Thanks Al and Dan! Please let me know if you find out anything as to the writing. Would be neat to know! Nice photos!
Last edited by bikerboyzx6r; 04-29-2010 at 11:13 AM.
There you go mate... look above, I have filled in the blanks
Thanks that is awesome! Will make sure the translation stays with it. I do appreciate it!
No problem mate
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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