This item is an original World War II Japanese Imperial Army Shussei Nobori () , which translates to a "Going-to-War" or military send-off banner .

When a Japanese man was drafted or left for military service, his family, friends, or local neighborhood associations would custom-order or hand-paint these vertical rayon or silk banners to parade during his community send-off celebration. They were typically displayed outside the home or carried to the train station as a prayer for his success and safe return. Item shows age-related wear, storage damage, and environmental staining consistent with an authentic mid-20th-century silk or rayon textile.
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• Condition: Used