Japan, Empire. An Army Infantry Battle Flag Hold The Legion of Merit is

The Legion of Merit is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements

depicting a black fabric swastika on the obverse

signed by Hauptmann

In the paper

Victory Services and Phyllis Court (Henley-on-Thames)

Japan, Empire. An Army Infantry Battle Flag Hold The Legion of Merit isWWII Japanese Army Infantry Battle Flag In cotton, 77cm x 65cm, with black handpainted inscriptions, reinforced string ties, bright red colour, extremely fine condition. Footnote: Many Japanese soldiers carried flags adorned with poems, words of encouragement, and patriotic phrases from family and peers. Some were even decorated with artwork. They were often tied to a bayonet or mounted on a rifle. American soldiers brought these home from Japan and