| Place | Asia: Netherlands East Indies |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL27722 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Flag |
| Physical description | Printed silk |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Japan |
| Date made | c 1941-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Autographed good luck flag carried by Japanese soldier Inoue Sannosuke in the Netherlands East Indies.
Description
Japanese soldier's autographed national flag featuring numerous Japanese characters in black ink. Translation of characters: On top in large characters 'Congratulations on your going to the battlefield'; on the right side in large characters 'To Mr. Inoue Sannosuke'; along the right edge in line characters 'For the Imperial soldier going to a battlefield' and Holy Lotus Sutra 'Wish long-lasting fortune of war by Takehata Hakushu [Monk]'; along upper edge 'Victory'; followed by numerous male and female signatures.
History / Summary
This flag belonged to Douglas Watson, an Australian Second World War official war artist. How it was aquired from Japanese soldier Inoue Sannosuke in the Dutch East Indies is unknown.