WWII Japanese Bring-Back Flags
Updated August 20, 2026
| Lot number | 5042 |
| Category | Firearms & Militaria |
| Auction | August Firearm Auction |
| Date | August 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM MST |
| Auction house | Nine Lives Auction |
| Location | Phoenix, Arizona |
1) A World War II-era Asahi Shimbun Japanese newspaper or promotional corporate flag typically ranges in value from $60 to $250, depending heavily on the material (cotton vs. silk), size, and overall condition. Rare presentation pieces or those with heavily documented veteran bring-back history can occasionally fetch higher amounts at specialized militaria auctions. 2) A Japanese "Good Luck Flag" (Yosegaki Hinomaru) was a traditional send-off gift given to soldiers in the Empire of Japan during World War II. It featured a red sun emblem surrounded by signatures, names, and messages from family, friends, and neighbors wishing the soldier safety and long-lasting military fortune.History and MeaningThe Design: Built on a national Hinomaru flag, featuring the red sun circle (meatball) in the center.Calligraphy: Typically inscribed with the phrase Buun Choukyuu ("may your military fortune be long-lasting") along the top.Cultural Value: Relatives and local Shinto shrines organized the signings. Soldiers carried them into battle as deeply personal talismans.
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