Silk Flag, Nippon Times

Historical information

Made at the end of World War 2 to celebrate the surrender of Japan. The item was brought back from Japan by Sapper Albert Alexander Founds VX71775 who joined from Lara Victoria 12 January 1942 and was discharged on 9th July 1947.

Significance

Made of silk after the Japanese Surrender of World War 2

Physical description

A silk flag with the words Nippon Times. Unconditional Surrender by Japs Completed at 20 minute Ceremony. Picture of cherry blossoms, map of Japan and British, American Flag

Inscriptions & markings

See image

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