Japan, Empire. An Army Infantry Battle Flag certificate_of_authenticity with a central gilt medallion

with a central gilt medallion bearing a raised profile of Friedrich Engels

A group of personal effects to White Army émigré Oleg Cersky

with nice old patina and combat-work characteristics

171 mm x 239 mm

Japan, Empire. An Army Infantry Battle Flag certificate_of_authenticity with a central gilt medallionWWII Japanese Army Infantry Battle Flag In cotton, 77cm x 65cm, with black handpainted inscriptions, reinforced string ties, bright red colour, extremely fine condition. Footnote: Many Japanese soldiers carried flags adorned with poems, words of encouragement, and patriotic phrases from family and peers. Some were even decorated with artwork. They were often tied to a bayonet or mounted on a rifle. American soldiers brought these home from Japan and