Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Shussei Nobori "Off to War" Banner - 162" x 28.5" 21st Century The woman looks upset hugging

The woman looks upset hugging the children as the man appears to be walking away

though it definitely does show wear and oxidation from age

They feature a 5 inch long cast aluminum hilt

It is also marked with lot number 1435 on the underside of the rear skirt

Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Shussei Nobori "Off to War" Banner - 162" x 28.5" 21st Century The woman looks upset huggingOriginal Item: One Of A Kind. When Japanese men left for their military service, community organizations such as the local branch of the Imperial Reservists Association (teikoku zaigo gunjinkai) and the Greater Japan National Defense Womens Association (dai nippon kokubo fujinkai) organized various celebrations, culminating in send off parades to wish the troops well as they marched off to the local railway stations or ports. These send off ceremonies