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| View Original: | Autographed good luck flag carried by Japanese soldier Miyake Yoshio in the Malayan campaign, 1941.jpg (450x346) | |||
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| Keywords: Autographed good luck flag carried by Japanese soldier Miyake Yoshio in the Malayan campaign, 1941.jpg en Japanese soldier's autographed national flag featuring numerous Japanese signatures and patriotic slogans in black ink Apart from the traditional wish for long-lasting good fortune in war the slogans include 'Victory' and 'Congratulations on your enlistment' The name of the soldier to whom the flag was presented was Miyake Yoshio presumably killed in the Malayan campaign in 1941 <br> Summary Donor states flag was captured in Malaya in January 1941 When donor became a prisoner of war following the fall of Singapore he hid the flag in a 'Mae West' vest which he carried with him for use as a pillow REL/04411 author circa 1940 1941 PD-Australia Battle of Malaya Military life | ||||
