A Rare WWII Imperial Japanese Military Death Flags X 3 Broth...

by Cadmore Auctions
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£800 - £1,000

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A Rare WWII Imperial Japanese Military Death Flags X 3 Brothers. The WWII Japanese version of Hollywood Blockbuster movie SAVING PRIVATE RYAN. Translation reads From the LEFT side flag ; ARMY PRIVATE FIRST CLASS KASHIHARA SADAO. Middle flag reads ; NAVY KASHIHARA TOMOAKI. Right side flag reads ; ARMY CORPORAL KASHIHARA ISAO. The three death letter envelopes read. TRIUMPHAL COMMEMORATION. Translation of that = BE PROUD YOUR SONS DIED IN WAR. The original leather army case the three flags were sent to the three brothers family & their injury medals & a sash marked TACHIBANA & the three death letter envelopes inside. Exceptionally heart breaking for any family to bear such news. This rare collection has been lovingly preserved & should continue to be Please to honour the war dead.  

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Auction Date:
22nd May 23 at 10am BST

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