GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
IMPORTANT HISTORIC VINTAGE WWII JAPANESE GARRISON FLAG AS CAPTURED ON PHILIPPINES.Extremely interesting and historic 58" x 39" Japanese red ball flag, captured by the 162nd Infantry Regiment, the so-called "Bloody Butchers", during the Philippine campaign. Consignor states this came from the estate of a WWII U.S. Army veteran, this flag in addition to the 41st division symbol includes the hand inscribed names and hometowns of the platoon members who captured the flag. The red ball of flag has a hand drawn cleaver with annotation "Bloody Butchers". Also, along outer edge "FINCH HAVEN HOLLANDIA MiD LEYTE MiNDANAO JAPAN". This flag is in a 62-1/2" x 43-1/2" frame under glass. SIZE: CONDITION: Fabric has turned brown with several darker stains. Red fabric at center has torn in several places, particularly where flag had been folded at one time, yet writing is legible. There are also some small holes in places which were undoubtedly acquired prior to its being framed. This fine large flag will make an outstanding display piece. 51132-3 JWK117 (3,000-5,000)