IJN Bayonet flag translation

[Paul G]

Hello everyone,
Can anyone tell me whats written on this IJN small sized flag? Thanks for your input.

PG-

[GeorgeP]

Looks like someone conquered Mount Fuji--it looks to be a commem. flag for that.



Tom

[Paul G]

OK, Thanks Tom! Now I remember having seen one of these before. I just can't remember seeing one on an IJN flag.

PG-

[J7W22007]

Hi Paul,

Here are the translations:

歓喜征頂 -Joyful Conquer

富士山頂上踏破記念 - Meomry for breaking record of Mt. Fuji Summit.

海抜 三七七六米 - 3,776m Above sea level.

Regards,
Taka

[GHP]

Yeah, you can buy these at Station #5 -- which is the jump-off point for climbing Fujisan. From Station #5 it still takes about 5~8 hours to get to the top.

I purchased mine in 1984 (IJN style) and tied it to the hexagonal hiking staff (zue); at each station you can have a brand burned onto the staff.




Top of the world! Heavily overcast until just at sunrise -- then the sun came out.




Cheers!
--Guy

[Paul G]

That's amazing Guy Thanks for the additional information and pictures!

PG-

[Nische]

Posting two photos of a flag I recently purchased from a military dealer's website.

He states it is "WW2 era"

Any thoughts or disagreements?

[Nische]

Second photo

[GHP]

Dunno, with a the heading "Light of Peace" I sort of doubt it is WW2 period.

平和の光
Heiwa no Ko [or Hikari]

And the material looks very white [like mine] compared to the original poster's flag.

The rest of the writing has been explained by Taka-san

富士山頂上踏破記念 - Meomry for breaking record of Mt. Fuji Summit.

海抜 三七七六米 - 3,776m Above sea level.

--Guy

[J7W22007]

Hi Ray,

I think you should return the flag, and get your money back.

Regrds,
Taka

[Nische]

Thank you all. The dealer has allowed me to return the flag for refund.

[Jareth]

I personally don't believe they made "bayonet" flags. What they are is
parade flags etc