IJN Rayed flag

[Paul G]

Here is a plain jane IJN rayed flag that I got with a large grouping of mixed IJN / IJA items. No marks or Kanji present on it. A few small holes, snags, and frayed areas. Has some character and that been there, but not beat too bad look about it. It is made of silk or rayon fabric.

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[hs132]

Hello, beautiful flag. This is so visually appealing. Best, BIll

[Der Texaner]

Nice Paul! I've often wondered the use of these flags. I personally don't see it being military but maybe more of a home front patriotic thing or maybe a sailors personal flag? What say you guys?

Joel

P.S. Anyone notice how long its been since a good sized IJN ships flag has been on eBay? That last huge one that brought $1500.00 is the last one I can think of. They used to be more common.

[Papa Nambu]

It's not government issue, but it's still an IJN flag and a worthy addition to any WWII Japanese collection. I have the IJA version but I still haven't got one of these in my collection.

[hs132]

Hello, I got this one out of the woodwork a few years ago and it was massive. I sold it here, should have kept. It was all multi pice sown and was told it was battleship size. Had to go up on the roof for a pic. Best, Bill

[Paul G]

Probably a sailors personal flag, as I have seen these come home with soldiers that didn't do occupation duty, but rather fought in the island campaigns. A pretty simple, no frills, flag. I don't generally collect IJN, but have a few pieces, like flags and Sake cups / bottles, that I will keep as representative pieces.

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