No Quarter Posted June 2, 2018 Share #1 Posted June 2, 2018 Just picked this flag up today at the Raleigh Military Show. It's a fairly large flag, it has been framed for a very long time and the seller said he got it from a closed down American Legion in Alabama. On the back of the frame, there is faint pencil writing but it says, Ned P. Hobbs, Army Air Force, Iwo Jima. Is there anyone on here that could possibly translate the flag? Thanks, Jacob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCapturephotos Posted June 2, 2018 Share #2 Posted June 2, 2018 Eric Queen could probably help. Nice find! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmike Posted June 2, 2018 Share #3 Posted June 2, 2018 The kanji at the top of this Hinomaru Yosegaki says something like "everlasting fortune in battle". War era Japanese reads from right to left (usually), and this is reversed, I believe. Most likely many of the kanji around the flag are names of well wishers, or other patriotic slogan. I have two of these (tho' not from Iwo!) and got them translated at the Japan Forum, link below. You may have to join, but it is free. As it is a Japanese forum, be very respectful in how you communicate. Good luck, I got a lot of help with mine. https://www.jref.com/forum/good-luck-flags-militaria.206/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decwriter Posted June 2, 2018 Share #4 Posted June 2, 2018 The bottom line is, it is written with a bunch of well wishes from the family, close friends or teachers of the member. I have a very ornate flag like that one that's completely filled out and my brother who lives in Tokyo, and sister in law (Japanese) translated it for me. Some of the kanji characters aren't used in common day Japanese language anymore, so they are a bit tough to translate. My flag belonged to a man with the last name of Tanaka, and my brother stated it was like looking for a Smith in America! Nice flag! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Queen Posted June 3, 2018 Share #5 Posted June 3, 2018 Nice flag. His name is written at far right. 吉岡信 = Matoko Yoshioka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Quarter Posted June 3, 2018 Author Share #6 Posted June 3, 2018 Thank you everyone for the responses! Eric, are the rest of the symbols just patriotic sayings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajbUSWM Posted June 3, 2018 Share #7 Posted June 3, 2018 Nice flag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Queen Posted June 3, 2018 Share #8 Posted June 3, 2018 No there is a mixture of slogans (like 義勇 奉公 giyuuhoukou = heroic service) and signatures of well wishers. Seems to be a number of relatives (same last name) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Quarter Posted June 3, 2018 Author Share #9 Posted June 3, 2018 No there is a mixture of slogans (like 義勇 奉公 giyuuhoukou = heroic service) and signatures of well wishers. Seems to be a number of relatives (same last name) Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunkerhillburning Posted June 8, 2018 Share #10 Posted June 8, 2018 Terrific flag - really like that a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottplen Posted June 10, 2018 Share #11 Posted June 10, 2018 Very nice !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
644td Posted June 10, 2018 Share #12 Posted June 10, 2018 Great flag. I have got to get mine framed.... Marty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieony Posted June 10, 2018 Share #13 Posted June 10, 2018 A nice, historic relic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Quarter Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share #14 Posted June 12, 2018 Thanks everyone for the comments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted June 12, 2018 Share #15 Posted June 12, 2018 Beautiful flag. I love those Pacific theater items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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