IJA officers small personal flags

[Paul G]

Hello everyone,
I am going through some of my items and making notations, translations, ect. Here is a set of Imperial Japanese Army officers small size personal flags. I was told these were brought home together, and will remain together. In the future, I plan to frame them as a set. Can anyone tell me what the small kanji characters are, and what they mean? I am familiar with the large slogan across the middle, its Bu un cho kyu, "Long Lasting Military fortune". Thanks for your help. I see that one of the characters (top of the 3 kanji side) looks hard to read? To me, its all hard to read. Thank you for your time

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[Paul G]

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[Der Texaner]

Very nice stuff Paul. I -believe- it says "Defend Mt. Surbachi on Iwo Jima to the death!".

Regards,
Joel

[Paul G]

Very nice stuff Paul. I -believe- it says "Defend Mt. Surbachi on Iwo Jima to the death!".

Regards,
Joel

I wish!

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[Paul G]

I think this kanji means bravery. having a hard time with the others.

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[Paul G]

I think this one is Infinite / everlasting

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[Paul G]

So, I guess that makes the Kanji on the sword side " Everlasting (infinite) Bravery". Can anyone tell me what the japanese pronunciation for each character is? Is Everlasting pronounced "Bu" ? I am sorry if I am butchering this, just trying to learn. Thanks

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[Paul G]

I think this kanji is for nation?

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[Paul G]

OK, I am stumped on these last 2 Kanji Characters, anyone have an idea?
Thanks,

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[Paul G]

btt, can anyone read these, or are they too stylised / obscure ? Thanks for your input

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[Paul G]

Are these just too hard to read? anyone?? THanks


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[Paul G]

One more try, can anyone read these 2 obscure Kanji?? Thanks

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[Paul G]

Thanks to Taki @ AHF, The last 2 characters stand for Cherry Blossom, or the 3 together say : Country of Cherry Blossom, or Japan. It goes with the Cherry Blossom theme in the drawing.

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