Translation needed

[ww2colorado]

Hello alll i have been offered this flag and i am in need of a translation. Any help would be greatly appreciated

Thank you, 

Chuck

[Bugyotsuji]

Hi Chuck, it's an exhortation/prayer at the top and a few signatories and comments underneath.

武運長久 'Bu-un Cho-kyu' is a wish for good luck, protection and long life on the battlefield.

 

The material itself should tell you as much as or more than what's written on it.

[ww2colorado]

Thank yoy for the translation. The seller says its made of a thin silk. Has other items his great uncle brought back after the war

[Bugyotsuji]

1 hour ago, ww2colorado said:

Thank yoy for the translation. The seller says its made of a thin silk. Has other items his great uncle brought back after the war

Sounds promising!