Bidspirit auction | WWII Signed Japanese Silk ”Good

WWII Signed Japanese Silk ”Good Luck Flag” - We believe this artifact is a World War II Japanese Yosegaki Hinomaru, a signed national flag given to departing soldiers. The premium silk cloth features a specialized herringbone self-pattern weave, reinforced corner tabs for field mounting, and a small remnant of traditional fibrous washi paper. The center sun disk contains patriotic slogans meaning ”Serve the country with utmost loyalty” and ”Sincerity.” A large military inscription on the field reads ”Certain victory as one.”The flag is addressed to the soldier Tokujiro Ishida and carries a personal blessing wishing him good health and continued military fortune. It features over two dozen signatures from community members, including prominent clusters from the Takahashi, Ishida, Nakata, and Ikeda families. Other distinct surnames present on the cloth include Kakuma, Enokitoge, Takezawa, Anada, Tashiro, Sato, Suzuki, Abe, Kakinoki, Kubo, Nakagawa, Shiroda, Nakazawa, Fudeushio, Nishiyama, and Yajima. Measures approx. 37 x 27 1/2 inches CONDITION: Pronounced overall creasing with scattered yellow-brown staining and discoloration. Localized edge fraying and loose threads.