Any assistance on any of the writing on this flag would be very much appreciated. It's hard to read but I've included several photographs that should cover any of the legible writing. It is badly damaged, the edges had been cut off, I suspect so that it could fit into a smaller frame (done by the veteran).
I've known the story of this flag from the American side for many years. It was in the possession of the soldier who had taken it on August 24, 1944, during the battle for Aitape....the veteran had written a bit about this particular "incident" and this flag held a special significance to his until his death when it was passed on to his son. It would be nice now to know a little bit about it from the Japanese side.
Eric
I've known the story of this flag from the American side for many years. It was in the possession of the soldier who had taken it on August 24, 1944, during the battle for Aitape....the veteran had written a bit about this particular "incident" and this flag held a special significance to his until his death when it was passed on to his son. It would be nice now to know a little bit about it from the Japanese side.
Eric
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