A Japanese Imperial Hinomaru Yosegaki Flag Archive According to the final entry

According to the final entry

PFORZHEIM" and numbered "18" on the reverse

one small nip in the leather where it butts the linen on the front cover

Crossguard and pommel exhibit contact and gilt wear

A Japanese Imperial Hinomaru Yosegaki Flag Archive According to the final entryJapanese silk flag, 81cm x 68cm, with red circle in the center, representing the rising sun "Hinomaru". Japanese writing throughout describing troops coming together. Patina to a creamy champagne colour, with original enforced loopholes still in tact. Overall very good condition. Traditionally, when Japanese servicemen deployed during military campaigns of the Empire of Japan, a flag was given to them signed by friends, family, and fellow villagers