Original Japanese WWII Set of Two Meatball National Flags 29" x 34" & 27" x 31" Japanese Uniforms butt strap and other fittings

butt strap and other fittings are Nickel Silver (German Silver)

On this example they are arranged around the "Sun" in the middle of the flag at the 4 corners

The troops were escorted by the local community band

colonial arms

and the top of the barrel still has a faintly legible 1863 date

Original Japanese WWII Set of Two Meatball National Flags 29" x 34" & 27" x 31" Japanese Uniforms butt strap and other fittingsOriginal Items: Only One Set of Two Available. This is a lovely set of two Japanese WWII "Meatball" national flags, most likely captured and brought home by USGIs during or immediately after WWII. The first flag measures 29" x 34", and is made from rayon, an early semi synthetic fabric made using wood fibers. It shows just a bit of light staining, and no tears or major damage. It has cardboard corner protectors, and the hanging ties are still present