Original Japanese WWII Hand Painted Silk Good Luck Flag with Lots of Writing - 28” x 38” Russian Awards Medals Badges Insignia Research indicates that this type

Research indicates that this type of tag was used before 1938

so this chin strap has been on this helmet while in service for a long time

with a silver wash

has oxidation on the steel components

It  now  included  the  8th  and  29th  Motorized  InfantryRegiments

Original Japanese WWII Hand Painted Silk Good Luck Flag with Lots of Writing - 28” x 38” Russian Awards Medals Badges Insignia Research indicates that this typeOriginal Item: One of a kind. Original Item: One of a kind. Just purchased from a large military auction. This hand painted cloth flag is marked with battle quotes such as "Banzai", and "Good Luck for Bravery". It has a LOT of writing on it in various different styles, so this was definitely done by many people. It is most likely signed with the names of many friends and family, along with messages. Some of the writing is in semi cursive gysho (), and