Original Japanese WWII Hand Painted Cloth Good Luck Flag - 27" x 40" MG 42 I could now see two

I could now see two figures on bicycles about half a mile away coming in my direction

but we've seen nothing like it before

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The 8-inch blade is made from 1095 high carbon steel and properly tempered to hold a razor edge (blade is not sold sharpened)

so it may be from earlier production

Original Japanese WWII Hand Painted Cloth Good Luck Flag - 27" x 40" MG 42 I could now see twoOriginal Item: One of a kind. Just purchased as part of a large Pacific War private collection. This hand painted cloth flag is marked with battle quotes such as "Banzai", and "Good Luck". As with most good luck flags, the top is marked with , which reads Bu un Chou kyu ("May your military fortunes be long lasting."). To the right is also the character , which means "Prayer", so this particular flag is praying for good luck in battle. It is also