◆The Navy Vintage Big Flag "Rising Sun" Flag Size: 100×138 cm Pole Size: 195 cm The flag of the Rising Sun (KYOKUJITU-KI 旭日旗) is a design of the sun and sunlight (Rising Sun). The most well-known flag is the one with 16 rays of light opening at 22.5 degrees (the sixteen-striped rising sun flag). There are other flags with a variety of rays, such as 4, 8, 12, and 24 stripes. Since ancient times, it has been a traditional Japanese flag and a symbol of good luck, signifying Hare (a festival). After the Meiji Restoration, the flag was also used as a military flag. In World War II, both the army and navy fought under the flag of the Rising Sun. Please see the last photo. The Rising Sun flag (KYOKUJITU-KI 旭日旗) is a symbol of Japan at that time, along with the Hinomaru (日の丸). This flag is so gorgeous. The fabric is thick and durable. The gold braid is securely sewn around the edges. The flag is large and very heavy. Please note the position of the red circle in the center. It is placed off center to the left. It is clear to us that this was used by the Navy. ◆Pole The material is wood. It is coated with black lacquer (Urushi 漆), giving it a luxurious and massive feel. It can be divided into two parts for storage. Since this is old, some of the lacquer is peeling off. Please understand. This is 4 kg after packing and heavy so shipping cost is high. Please understand the situation. It will be carefully packed and sent from Japan to overseas. This is a rare and wonderful item, a reminder of wartime Japan. Please add it to one of your collections. I have other rare items up for current auction, so please check back.