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ARTIFACT:
This is a Japanese Silk Flag Presented to Mr. Kyozo Yokoyama by Lieutenant General of the Army Hisao Tani Wishing him 'Good Luck' During Enlistment. This type of Luxury Silk Flag was very expensive during the World War II. This makes sense that Lieutenant General Mr. Tani Chose this for a gift. Size: Large Approximately 41-1/4" x 28"
Mr. Yokoyama obviously came from an important family, and later was high up in the Japanese Defense Force, and an Ambassador.
General Tani was executed for War Crimes in 1947 for commanding the troops responsible for the Nanjing Massacre in 1937.
盡忠報國:Serve the country with allegiance
為 横山 恭三 君: For Mr. Kyozo Yokoyama
陸軍中将 谷 寿夫: Lieutenant General Hisao Tani
VINTAGE:
World War II.
SIZE:
Approximately 41-1/4 " in height x 28" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Thick Luxury Gorgeous Silk, gold color leather corner tab, and cotton string to hung.
ATTACHMENT:
Leather tabbed corners with rope for hanging.
MARKINGS:
N/A.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a Japanese collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBEFX21 LEGEX03/11/22
CONDITION:
8 (Excellent): The flag shows little wear.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.