Original Japanese WWII Hand Painted Cloth Good Luck Flag Signed by Shinsuke Matsui, Mayor of Shimonoseki, With Temple Stamps and Translation - 29 ½” x 35” Ancient I eventually located the army

I eventually located the army transportation

Original aviation can showing British War Department markings and a 1940 date

His army serial number was 31G120127

504th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR)

Original Japanese WWII Hand Painted Cloth Good Luck Flag Signed by Shinsuke Matsui, Mayor of Shimonoseki, With Temple Stamps and Translation - 29 ½” x 35” Ancient I eventually located the armyOriginal Item: One of a kind. Just purchased from a large military auction. This hand painted cloth flag is not marked with the usual battle quotes such as "Banzai", and "Good Luck for Bravery". This flag is marked with a few signatures in Soho (grass writing) and with the help of the included translation we are able to piece together the following information: May the emperor rule the 8 corners of the globe.Suitengu Shrine (Stamp)Holder of the 4th