| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 095419 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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KIARIVU, NEW GUINEA, 1945-08-14. WARRANT OFFICER 2 T. HEALEY, AUSTRALIAN NEW GUINEA ...
Description
KIARIVU, NEW GUINEA, 1945-08-14. WARRANT OFFICER 2 T. HEALEY, AUSTRALIAN NEW GUINEA ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT REPRESENTATIVE IN KIARIVU WITH HIS CAPTURED JAPANESE FLAG. THE FLAG, KNOWN AS THE FLAG WITH A THOUSAND STITCHES IS A NATIONAL GIFT TO ALL JAPANESE SOLDIERS. EACH STITCH IS MADE BY A PERSON WISHING THE BEARER GOOD FORTUNE. THIS FLAG, CAPTURED BY 2/7 INFANTRY BATTALION HAS A RED TIGER SEWN ON THE SILK.