| Place | Asia: Japan |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/01165.004 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Flag |
| Physical description | Wool; Wood; Steel |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Japan |
| Date made | c 1939-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Ground marker flag : Imperial Japanese Artillery
Description
Wool bunting flag with a centrally placed yellow horizontal stripe on a red ground attached to a white sleeve that fits over a wooden stick. There is a steel spike at the bottom of the stick so that the flag can be pushed into the ground.
History / Summary
Used as a ground marker for artillery firing paractise.