Japan - Military accessories - 1939
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Pre‑WWII Japanese Rising Sun flag (Cotton), 1939, measuring 74 cm by 84 cm, in fair condition and authentic as original/official; no certificate of authenticity is included.
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Pre-WWII Japanese Rising Sun Flag - Hand-Written "Buun Chokyu" Prayer - WWII Militaria
### Description
This is a historic pre-WWII to WWII Japanese Rising Sun flag (Nisshoki/Hinomaru) associated with the "Aichi Prefecture Gokoku Shrine Daily Visit Boys and Girls Joint League" (愛知県護国神社日参少年少女聯合団). The flag prominently features the hand-written calligraphic prayer "Buun Chokyu" (武運長久), wishing for continued luck and safety in battle for soldiers sent to the front. Made of natural fabric, this piece serves as an authentic historical artifact reflecting the wartime home front spirit and civic life of mid-20th-century Japan.
### Background & History: Gokoku Shrine & Home Front Prayer
During the Second Sino-Japanese War and WWII (1930s–1940s), patriotic youth associations and local communities organized daily prayer visits (Nissan) to local shrines to wish for the safety and victory of departing soldiers. The inscription "Aichi Prefecture Gokoku Shrine" provides key chronological context: former local "Shokonsa" shrines were officially renamed "Gokoku Shrine" in 1939 (Showa 14). Therefore, this flag specifically dates from the period between 1939 and the end of World War II. Flags like this were created by youth leagues as part of total war home-front support (Jugo), making it a rare and poignant military history artifact.
### Condition
The flag is in vintage wartime condition with noticeable signs of age and historical wear, including age spots, staining, surface dirt, creasing/folding lines, and minor abrasion/rubbing on the fabric. Please review all provided photos carefully for exact details on condition, as they form an integral part of this description. Sold as-is.
### Dimensions
- Height: approx. 74 cm
- Width: approx. 84 cm
### Box / Accessories
- None (Flag only)
### Shipping
* This item will be safely packed and shipped directly from Japan.
* Please note: Shipping for this item is available exclusively to destinations within the EEA, Switzerland, and the UK.
Items will be shipped via:
* DHL Express
* EMS
* International Air Parcel
Note: The shipping method is selected based on the destination country, package size, and available carrier services.
To ensure smooth customs clearance and avoid double taxation, delays, or unexpected returns—particularly in regions where postal customs system issues are present—certain destinations (such as France, Italy, Spain, etc.) will be shipped via DHL Express.
### Customs & Import Taxes
* Import duties, taxes, and VAT are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
* Please check with your country's customs office to determine additional costs prior to bidding.
* We cannot declare a lower value or mark the item as a "gift."
Thanks,
WAQWAQ Kyoto
Seller's Story
Welcome to the WAQWAQ Kyoto store. Thank you for visiting our profile.
Established in 2003, we are a trusted buy-and-sell shop located in the historic city of Kyoto, Japan. We have been bringing our curated selection to Catawiki buyers since 2025.
Please be advised that our shipping is strictly limited to EEA countries, Switzerland, and the UK. To ensure safe and fast delivery, we ship all orders via DHL Express, EMS, or International Air Parcel. The most suitable carrier will be automatically selected based on the item's value, size, and your destination to ensure the best balance of speed, safety, and cost.
Pre-WWII Japanese Rising Sun Flag - Hand-Written "Buun Chokyu" Prayer - WWII Militaria
### Description
This is a historic pre-WWII to WWII Japanese Rising Sun flag (Nisshoki/Hinomaru) associated with the "Aichi Prefecture Gokoku Shrine Daily Visit Boys and Girls Joint League" (愛知県護国神社日参少年少女聯合団). The flag prominently features the hand-written calligraphic prayer "Buun Chokyu" (武運長久), wishing for continued luck and safety in battle for soldiers sent to the front. Made of natural fabric, this piece serves as an authentic historical artifact reflecting the wartime home front spirit and civic life of mid-20th-century Japan.
### Background & History: Gokoku Shrine & Home Front Prayer
During the Second Sino-Japanese War and WWII (1930s–1940s), patriotic youth associations and local communities organized daily prayer visits (Nissan) to local shrines to wish for the safety and victory of departing soldiers. The inscription "Aichi Prefecture Gokoku Shrine" provides key chronological context: former local "Shokonsa" shrines were officially renamed "Gokoku Shrine" in 1939 (Showa 14). Therefore, this flag specifically dates from the period between 1939 and the end of World War II. Flags like this were created by youth leagues as part of total war home-front support (Jugo), making it a rare and poignant military history artifact.
### Condition
The flag is in vintage wartime condition with noticeable signs of age and historical wear, including age spots, staining, surface dirt, creasing/folding lines, and minor abrasion/rubbing on the fabric. Please review all provided photos carefully for exact details on condition, as they form an integral part of this description. Sold as-is.
### Dimensions
- Height: approx. 74 cm
- Width: approx. 84 cm
### Box / Accessories
- None (Flag only)
### Shipping
* This item will be safely packed and shipped directly from Japan.
* Please note: Shipping for this item is available exclusively to destinations within the EEA, Switzerland, and the UK.
Items will be shipped via:
* DHL Express
* EMS
* International Air Parcel
Note: The shipping method is selected based on the destination country, package size, and available carrier services.
To ensure smooth customs clearance and avoid double taxation, delays, or unexpected returns—particularly in regions where postal customs system issues are present—certain destinations (such as France, Italy, Spain, etc.) will be shipped via DHL Express.
### Customs & Import Taxes
* Import duties, taxes, and VAT are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
* Please check with your country's customs office to determine additional costs prior to bidding.
* We cannot declare a lower value or mark the item as a "gift."
Thanks,
WAQWAQ Kyoto
Seller's Story
Welcome to the WAQWAQ Kyoto store. Thank you for visiting our profile.
Established in 2003, we are a trusted buy-and-sell shop located in the historic city of Kyoto, Japan. We have been bringing our curated selection to Catawiki buyers since 2025.
Please be advised that our shipping is strictly limited to EEA countries, Switzerland, and the UK. To ensure safe and fast delivery, we ship all orders via DHL Express, EMS, or International Air Parcel. The most suitable carrier will be automatically selected based on the item's value, size, and your destination to ensure the best balance of speed, safety, and cost.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Japan
Year of manufacture
1939
Material
Cotton
Condition
Fair condition
Authenticity
Original/official
Height
74 cm
Width
84 cm
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
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