THE ESTATE OF DR. RONALD TERHUNE ABSOLUTE AUCTION
Lot 43:
Description
Framed World War II Imperial Japanese Iwo Jima “Meatball Flag.” Comes with a laminated card from the original owner that reads, “ORIGINAL JAPANESE ‘MEATBALL FLAG’; Still has Leather Ties…Kanji writing to Soldier; ‘Be Brave’.. ‘Bring Honor to your Village.’ Captured on Iwo Jima…USMC Vet purchased Vet Estate…” This is a Japanese Yosegaki Hinomaru or “Good Luck Flag.” These flags were signed by a soldier’s loved ones before they were deployed. Measures approximately 26″ X 34″. Frame: 33 1/4″ X 42 3/4″. Comes with a photo of a World War II soldier in a flight cap holding this flag when it was captured. A black dot stain on the Red Sun is evident in the photograph. Condition- Overall good condition with some soiling, stains, fading to kanji and smearing, etc. See photos.
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