Original Japanese WWII Extremely Long Large Imperial Japanese Army Shussei Nobori "Off to War" Banner - 24 ½ x 126” U.S. Navy The original liner and chinstrap

The original liner and chinstrap are unfortunately gone

showing very light overall wear

The back of the cylinder is marked with shortened serial number 139

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Original Japanese WWII Extremely Long Large Imperial Japanese Army Shussei Nobori "Off to War" Banner - 24 ½ x 126” U.S. Navy The original liner and chinstrapOriginal Item: One Of A Kind. When Japanese men left for their military service, community organizations such as the local branch of the Imperial Reservists Association (teikoku zaigo gunjinkai) and the Greater Japan National Defense Womens Association (dai nippon kokubo fujinkai) organized various celebrations, culminating in send off parades to wish the troops well as they marched off to the local railway stations or ports. These send off ceremonies