◆The Army Vintage Flag "The Rising Sun" KYOKUJITU-KI 旭日旗 Size: 28×31 cm Material: cotton UV light tested ◆Flag "Hinomaru" Size: 25×32 cm Material: cotton UV light tested The flag of the Rising Sun (KYOKUJITU-KI 旭日旗) is a design of the sun and sunlight (Rising Sun). The most well-known flag is the one with 16 rays of light opening at 22.5 degrees (the sixteen-striped rising sun flag). There are other flags with a variety of rays, such as 4, 8, 12, and 24 stripes. Since ancient times, it has been a traditional Japanese flag and a symbol of good luck, signifying Hare (a festival). After the Meiji Restoration, the flag was also used as a military flag. The Rising Sun flag (KYOKUJITU-KI 旭日旗) is a symbol of Japan at that time, along with the Hinomaru (日の丸). There are old and have some stains, rubs and tears, so please understand the situation. The old ones are great. They are small but golden vintage color is very beautiful. Carefully packaged and shipped from Japan to overseas. We have other rare items up for current auction, so please check back.