Historical information

World war 2 Japanese good luck flag carried by Japanese soldier in the Pacific. Good luck flags were commonly carried and bore the names of members of the soldiers home town.

Significance

It is believed that this flag had previously been on display at the old Footscray depot

Physical description

Japanese flag comprising of red circle centrally located on a stained white background with black conji lettering surrounding the central red circle. The flag is quite badly stained and has rips and moth holes distributed evenly across its face. there is some slight bleeding of the red colour into the lighter fabric above the circle.

Framed behind consevation glass in stained wood and gold frame on a black card board backing.