Hello,
I recently came into possession of a Japanese soldier flag. My grandfather, who was a United States Marine, brought this home after the war. I'm not sure where he acquired it. I know he was wounded on Iwo Jima but I don't know for sure if he fought in battles prior to that. He was a very private person didn't talk about the war.
The flag appears to have gotten wet at some point as the ink has run a bit but overall it appears legible. One section is quite wrinkled and I am holding it in the photo so all sections are visible. If anyone here can translate what is written on the flag my family and I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you,
Ken
I recently came into possession of a Japanese soldier flag. My grandfather, who was a United States Marine, brought this home after the war. I'm not sure where he acquired it. I know he was wounded on Iwo Jima but I don't know for sure if he fought in battles prior to that. He was a very private person didn't talk about the war.
The flag appears to have gotten wet at some point as the ink has run a bit but overall it appears legible. One section is quite wrinkled and I am holding it in the photo so all sections are visible. If anyone here can translate what is written on the flag my family and I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you,
Ken