Japan, Empire. An Army Infantry Battle Flag Archive later Gefreiter

later Gefreiter

on what appears to be the Eastern Front

Shield in gilded zinc

the Order is considered direct heir of the Templars in Portugal

button closure stiff

Japan, Empire. An Army Infantry Battle Flag Archive later GefreiterWWII Japanese Army Infantry Battle Flag In cotton, 77cm x 65cm, with black handpainted inscriptions, reinforced string ties, bright red colour, extremely fine condition. Footnote: Many Japanese soldiers carried flags adorned with poems, words of encouragement, and patriotic phrases from family and peers. Some were even decorated with artwork. They were often tied to a bayonet or mounted on a rifle. American soldiers brought these home from Japan and