Original Japanese WWII Hand Painted Good Luck Flag Covered with Kanji Characters - 27" x 33" Russian/Soviet Militaria Model 1893

Model 1893

It comes contained in the original wood scabbard nicely bound with wire in three places

This regiment was only raised in 1897

It is smothered in official stampings and markings including the year 1805 and 1831

and attached by large tacks through a bullion back strap

Original Japanese WWII Hand Painted Good Luck Flag Covered with Kanji Characters - 27" x 33" Russian/Soviet Militaria Model 1893Original Item: One of a kind. Just purchased from a Pacific War collector at a military show! This hand painted cloth flag is marked with battle quotes, usually phrases such as "Banzai", and "Good Luck". As with most good luck flags, it is marked with , which reads Bu un Chou kyu ("May your military fortunes be long lasting.") on the right hand side, second line from the edge, written bottom to top. Above this is the character , which means "Prayer",