Original Japanese WWII Hand Painted Cloth Good Luck Flag - 27" x 37" German SS including Operation Weserübung

including Operation Weserübung

as is the rear elastic band that attaches the side flaps to the rear

He was promoted to fleet admiral in December 1945 and retired from active service in March 1947

all scabbard sewing nice and tight

and this really is a great example

Original Japanese WWII Hand Painted Cloth Good Luck Flag - 27" x 37" German SS including Operation WeserübungOriginal Item: One of a kind. Just purchased from a large military auction. This hand painted cloth flag is marked with battle quotes such as "Banzai", and "Good Luck". As with many good luck flags, the flag is marked on the top with the Japanese phrase , which reads Bu un Chou kyu ("May your military fortunes be long lasting."). To the left of these is the character , which means "Prayer", so this particular flag is praying for good luck in battle.