I now have one of these flags from my late Grandmother. My Grandmother and Grandfather served in the Royal Air Force and was stationed in Singapore during WW2.
Could someone please translate some of it. Id like to know who the flag belonged to and if it was awarded by an academy or similar...
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Looking to get some help regarding the legitimacy of these flags. I know there were a lot of fakes throughout the years but thought I would leave it to the community. Thanks!
I'm trying to figure out exactly what this flag means, what it signifies, and if it could be authentic. A friend of mine recently inherited a box full of his grandfather's belongings from his military days, but he is unable to identify this piece. I've never seen anything like it and was hoping...
Hello, this forum has helped me a lot with memorabilia. I purchased this flag along with another that were brought back from a Marine who saw combat in Guadalcanal and Tarawa. I’ve been told the owner of this flag was “Sadao Yatani” I’m hoping if anyone can translate a unit or address on this...
Hello everyone, I posted this on a militaria forum and was given this link by another user to help me out. These items came back from Saipan in 1944. Any help with translating the flag or the symbol on the wax seal is greatly appreciated.
Thank you everyone, Luke
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I've been reading up on the Japanese good luck flags of WW2. This forum has been a great treasure trove of knowledge! I'm excited to say that I have purchased one of the fantastic pieces of history and was wondering if anyone had any knowledge about this particular flag. There's not...
Hello! I recently purchased this Japanese "Good Luck Flag" at auction and although I have yet to receive it, I would like to try and start the process of translating it. I would be incredibly grateful for any help this forum could provide. Thanks yall!
Newly found item... wondering if anyone can help me with any of the translations or meanings? Photo in black and white to highlight writing. Thank you all!
Papermaking engineer, with a passion for handmade paper, but with so may drive ons, going from antique bronze nudes to old cigarette rolling machines, that I dropped in the site when looking for advice on a Good Luck Flag suspecting it's a fake.
Looking forward to a fruitful activity and open to...
This is a flag I was told my great grandfather acquired while in Burma during WW2. Through my research I have come to find that some of these are fake. I am hoping someone would be willing to take the time to translate and give me their opinion as to the authenticity of this flag. Also, please...
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My name is Justin. I am stationed at Yokota AFB. I found this flag in a wood case at an antique dealer. After clearing items off of it and opening I realized what it was. The name is written in older Kanji and is difficult to read. I would like to find out the soldiers name and...
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