Original Japanese WWII Hand Painted Cloth Good Luck Flag Signed by Shinsuke Matsui, Mayor of Shimonoseki, With Temple Stamps and Translation - 29 ½” x 35” Century 2nd Lieutenant Kenneth O Blair

2nd Lieutenant Kenneth O Blair Army serial number 12046803 was born in New Jersey in 1923 and enlisted in March

During the first four weeks the MCWR curriculum was identical to that of the WAVES

Leather hanging tab also remains firmly attached to the interior collar by its original thread and remains very solid

A very nice 16” M1942 Garand bayonet by Union Fork & Hoe with a rare original DG & M Co

these were regularly carried by senior officers on social occasions in lieu of a cumbersome heavy sword

Original Japanese WWII Hand Painted Cloth Good Luck Flag Signed by Shinsuke Matsui, Mayor of Shimonoseki, With Temple Stamps and Translation - 29 ½” x 35” Century 2nd Lieutenant Kenneth O BlairOriginal Item: One of a kind. Just purchased from a large military auction. This hand painted cloth flag is not marked with the usual battle quotes such as "Banzai", and "Good Luck for Bravery". This flag is marked with a few signatures in Soho (grass writing) and with the help of the included translation we are able to piece together the following information: May the emperor rule the 8 corners of the globe.Suitengu Shrine (Stamp)Holder of the 4th