Original U.S. 20th / 21st Century US Army Issued Wool Felt Brigadier General Distinguishing Hoist Flag - 9 ½” x 6” U.S. Navy The underside of the barrel

The underside of the barrel block

this is an excellent condition rare 1937 Pattern Kai-Gunto Naval Officer katana

and we do not know if it is just removed

In very nice condition this is a rare example of the Italian City State's weapons before Italy was united as one Nation

The rear belt attachment buckle on the harness is painted in DAK green and is maker marked Patent / Ritter

Original U.S. 20th / 21st Century US Army Issued Wool Felt Brigadier General Distinguishing Hoist Flag - 9 ½” x 6” U.S. Navy The underside of the barrelOriginal Item: Only One Available. In the U. S. military, a "flag officer", is any officer of high enough rank to fly a flag from the location of their command. In the U. S. Army, this applies to Officers of the Brigadier General (1 Star) rank and higher. Flags such as these were often attached to the outside of tents or other locations outside, while a more ornate fringed version would be used inside. This flag has one star, for a Brigadier General