Autographed good luck flag carried by Japanese soldier Adachi in China and the South West Pacific Area

Japanese soldier's autographed national flag with numerous signatures and patriotic slogans in black ink. The corners of the hoist are bound with triangular pieces of gold-painted leatherette that have tapes attached to them. Apart from the traditional wish for long-lasting good fortune in war and 'Banzai!', many of Adachi's friends have written patriotic slogans to accompany their signatures. These include 'Demonstrate the Japanese spirit' and a haiku poem 'The flag of the Holy War Is fluttering Under the blue sky'. There is also 'Bring back the head of Chiang Kai-shek' which implies that Adachi fought in China before being transferred to the south Pacific.

Captured on Bougainville.