Ron STL Posted February 25, 2014 Report Posted February 25, 2014 Hope this is okay to post this here. A friend asked for help in identifying this flag, or more likely, banner. It looks to be of good quality and must have been of some importance. I'm as curious as he is. Can anyone explain what this is??? Measures 42" x 22" and is two-sided. Thanks! Ron STL Quote
John A Stuart Posted February 26, 2014 Report Posted February 26, 2014 帝國在郷軍人會 Japanese Empire Veterans Society. 弟十二師菅聨合支部 not sure Junior 12th something Sub-division. 劍道大會 Kendo Association. John Quote
k morita Posted February 26, 2014 Report Posted February 26, 2014 Hi, :D This flag is a championship flag of Kendo (Japanese fencing) match in a tournament. The sponsor was Japanese Empire Veterans Society, and a branch of The 12th Military district(The 12th division). Maybe pre WWII period. Quote
Ron STL Posted February 26, 2014 Author Report Posted February 26, 2014 Thanks everyone, that's some interesting information. I'll pass this on to my friend out in Louisville, Kentucky. I believe it is something an uncle brought back -- an Iwo veteran/survivor -- and a keepsake. Appreciate the explaination; totally beyond my reading of the Japanese, for sure. Thanks again! Ron STL Quote
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