Once again I'm turning to you for help in translation a battle flag. Here is what I know about the flag from the dealer:
Is Ookado Takeo the recipient or just a signature from a well wisher? If its not him can you tell me the name of the person to whom the flag was presented? If possible the designation of the unit? Due to age and storage the kanji have blurred or faded significantly. I know it will be difficult to translate.
Pardon my ignorance, I know signed good luck flags are called Yosegaki Hinomaru. What are signed battle flags called?
Included are pictures of the flag and each quadrant. They have been enhanced as far as possible.
Thank you for any help you may provide.
Tim
"The flag pictured is a "Triumphant-Celebratory" example presented to a "Sangyo-senshi" (commerce soldier) who served overseas (possibly in construction or as an engineer), who then returned home to Japan. The flag is heavily signed with many slogans and names; including at the 2 o'clock position, "Celebrating a Victorious Return!" and a possible unit designation, "12 FG", (12th Field Gun?), and signed, "Ookado Takeo", "7 Lives in Dedication to the Nation", "Loyalty and Bravery", etc. "
Is Ookado Takeo the recipient or just a signature from a well wisher? If its not him can you tell me the name of the person to whom the flag was presented? If possible the designation of the unit? Due to age and storage the kanji have blurred or faded significantly. I know it will be difficult to translate.
Pardon my ignorance, I know signed good luck flags are called Yosegaki Hinomaru. What are signed battle flags called?
Included are pictures of the flag and each quadrant. They have been enhanced as far as possible.
Thank you for any help you may provide.
Tim