Orders, Decorations & Medals - Militaria

Sale 113    22–25 Nov 2016   Dixson Room, State Library of NSW   Sydney

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Lot 5232    Session 19 (4.30pm Friday 25 November)    Orders, Decorations & Medals - Militaria

Estimate $150
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $160

JAPANESE OFFICER'S FLAG, combat captured WWII, features Rising Sun symbol surrounded by multiple signatures and messages written in Japanese text, these mostly emanating out from centre to create a starburst pattern, the flag (approx 107x75cm) is matted timber frame set (approx 120x90cm). Fine.

In very worn condition, staining, tacked down under glass, torn piece at bottom left (16.5cm x 19cm), moth holes are scattered over the flag. These flags carried by WWII Japanese officers were signed by family and friends with messages of wishes for a safe return. No mail out for this lot, collection only from the Sydney Office.

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