Banner Identification

[rbno]

I have been offered this, but I have no idea what it is or even a hint as to its value. Can anyone give me some help? I don't have a size, but the man holding is over 6 feet tall (~5.5 meters).

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Alen Davidson

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[chen]

1. Best wish to
2. Do you best to your country
3. Long Live
4.The name of the person this banner dedicated to..
5. The name of the person giving out this banner.

[rbno]

Thank you. I appreciate the translation.

Alen Davidson

[GHP]

1. Best wish to
2. Do you best to your country
3. Long Live
4.The name of the person this banner dedicated to..
5. The name of the person giving out this banner.

To "piggy-back" on Mr. Chen's informative answer, picking up at #3:

3. 萬歳
Banzai [today spelt 万歳]

4. 林 弘一
Hayashi Kōichi
The given name can also be pronounced as Hiroichi or Hirokazu

5. 外村 兼次郎
Tonomura/Sotomura Kenjirō/Kanejirō
[Yes, Japanese names are "fun" ......]

Cheers,
-- Guy

[rbno]

Thank you, Guy. I appreciate the additional information.

Alen Davidson