Original Japanese WWII Hand Painted Named Good Luck Flag with Temple Stamp - 27" x 35" Mortars 24 (15 Stick Grenades) over

24 (15 Stick Grenades) over maker and date G S - 1940 on the left hand side

and a pull cord ran from the detonator down the length of the hollow handle

Manufactured by Wilkinson Sword Limited

Serial Number 103804 this was produced near the end of the U

The backstrap consists of raised out leaves with more leaves flowing into the side tabs

Original Japanese WWII Hand Painted Named Good Luck Flag with Temple Stamp - 27" x 35" Mortars 24 (15 Stick Grenades) overOriginal Item: One of a kind. Just purchased from a Pacific War collector at a military show! This hand painted silk flag is marked with battle quotes such as "Banzai", and "Good Luck for bravery". It is also named to Mr. Asai, and has two different "temple stamps" in the upper and lower right corners. These stamps are only seen on a minority of these flags, and definitely add to the appeal. As with most good luck flags, the top is marked with , which