Original Japanese WWII Named Hand Painted Cloth Good Luck Flag - 30" x 34" MP 44 At the end of the

At the end of the Normandy Campaign

The Stag Horn grip is beautifully carved

though possibly also from use

The USMC Kent State Marked cover gives this a great bit of history

Immediately after the barrage

Original Japanese WWII Named Hand Painted Cloth Good Luck Flag - 30" x 34" MP 44 At the end of theOriginal 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". As with many good luck flags, the flag is marked on across the the top with the Japanese phrase , which reads Bu un Chou kyu ("May your military fortunes be long lasting."). To the right of these is the character , which means "Prayer", so this particular flag is praying for good luck