Original Japanese WWII Hand Painted Cloth Good Luck Flag With Multiple Temple Stamps - 29" x 42" MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The 1st Battalion landed at

The 1st Battalion landed at Saint-Nazaire as part of the 16th Brigade in 6th Division in September 1914 for service on the Western Front

thus in only three weeks 140 were killed and a further 1

Serial number 24122 is present on all components of the except the magazine and bolt

The scabbard is a fine example

This example is maker marked and dated between the buckle and 1st pocket with:

Original Japanese WWII Hand Painted Cloth Good Luck Flag With Multiple Temple Stamps - 29" x 42" MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The 1st Battalion landed atOriginal Item: One of a kind. Just purchased from a large military auction. This hand painted cloth flag is marked with battle quotes such as "Banzai", and "Good Luck". As with many good luck flags, the flag is marked on across the the top with the Japanese phrase , which reads Bu un Chou kyu ("May your military fortunes be long lasting."). There are even a few Lieutenants names signed! It is also signed with the names of many friends and family, some