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

signed by Hauptmann

a Sharpshooter Qualification Badge (in metal

obverse illustrating a shield with two tilted ovals

the heel is made of brown leather

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