Original Japanese WWII Hand-Painted Silk Good Luck Flag From Japanese Pilot with Lots of Signatures & Sheet of Translations - 29” x 40” Spanish Flags Included on the helmet is

Included on the helmet is the original chinstrap which is another rarity in itself

with other parts faded to a gray patina

The packet shows much folding and wear from the use and age

the tighter tolerances of the design caused it to quickly develop issues when used in jungle warfare in the Pacific Theater

US Army Captain Jack Shell

Original Japanese WWII Hand-Painted Silk Good Luck Flag From Japanese Pilot with Lots of Signatures & Sheet of Translations - 29” x 40” Spanish Flags Included on the helmet isOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a tremendous example of a Japanese Good Luck flag, with the names of dozens of Japanese friends and family of the departing soldier. This hand painted cloth flag is marked with battle quotes such as "Courage & Valor", and "Off to War! Remember the Spirit of Bushido". This example has a sheet with some translations, including one that reads Go out and defend our skies, which suggests the soldier was a pilot.