Original Japanese WWII Good Luck Flag dated 1944 with Temple Stamps - 25" x 19" French Pistols The retraction spring seems a

The retraction spring seems a bit weak

or Bandit-warfare Badge

The leather is torn around rim more than 50%

so was probably first issued to a front line regiment

1943 took off from 5-Mile Drome near Port Moresby on a reconnaissance mission

Original Japanese WWII Good Luck Flag dated 1944 with Temple Stamps - 25" x 19" French Pistols The retraction spring seems aOriginal Item: One of a kind. Just purchased from a Pacific War collector at a military show! This is a real USGI bring back "good luck" flag from Japan, captured during WWII. This example is marked with phrases such as "good luck" and "for bravery". It also has two great round "temple stamps" on either side of the top of the flag. These stamps are only seen on a minority of these flags, and definitely add to the appeal. As with most good luck flags,