WW2 Army Deployment Flag 出征旗 - Imperial Japan Flag - WW2 Go to War Banner - 164 × 54.5 cm The flag maked when deploying for World War II The flag reads Congratulations 祝 入営 Tadashi Tanaka 田中只資君 Pray for lasting good fortune 祈 武運長久 Presented by Sadataro Hanada 贈 花田定太郎 Deployment Flag: During World War II, it was a common practice for family and friends to write messages or names on flags when soldiers were being deployed. These deployment flags carried words of encouragement, prayers, and the love of family. Soldiers would carry these flags with them to the battlefield, treasuring them as a source of emotional support during their time at war. The flag comes with a flagpole. The size of the flag is 164 cm × 54.5 cm. Condition: This item is from wartime. It is likely to have been carried by a soldier as there are tears in various places. There are several tears. Please see the photos. This is part of the description. Atention: There are signs of aging such as stains, scratches, scuffs, tears, discoloration, fading, fraying, and changes in thread color. As it is an very old item, I would be happy if you could purchase it with understanding. Shipping: The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped from Japan. We will use either DHL or FedEx for a safe and secure transportation. It usually takes about 2-3 weeks for delivery, and the package will be shipped with a tracking number. Import duties, taxes, VAT, and any other charges are not included in the item price and shipping cost. Please check your country's import duties before bidding. 102922061203