Japan, Empire. An Army Infantry Battle Flag Auction obverse centre in Gold presenting

obverse centre in Gold presenting a red enameled florid cross with laurels on a white enameled field

along with the “Star” mark on reverse pendalia

the one on the left with the Spanish coat-of-arms

named to Furtkamp as a Leutnant der Reserve of Landwehr-Infanterie-Regiment 16

presenting moderate mothing

Japan, Empire. An Army Infantry Battle Flag Auction obverse centre in Gold presentingWWII Japanese Army Infantry Battle Flag In cotton, 77cm x 65cm, with black handpainted inscriptions, reinforced string ties, bright red colour, extremely fine condition. Footnote: Many Japanese soldiers carried flags adorned with poems, words of encouragement, and patriotic phrases from family and peers. Some were even decorated with artwork. They were often tied to a bayonet or mounted on a rifle. American soldiers brought these home from Japan and