Original Japanese WWII Hand Painted Cloth Good Luck Flag Named To Mr. Shigeo Akita - 35” x 30” Military Art and the magazine release catch

and the magazine release catch can be operated only when the bolt is locked back

This example is also marked on the flats between the barrels with:

Overall a great "been there" example of a hard to find WW2 German Belt

we can only assume he was originally assigned to the a different Airborne division and was later transferred the 13th

Original Japanese WWII Hand Painted Cloth Good Luck Flag Named To Mr. Shigeo Akita - 35” x 30” Military Art and the magazine release catchOriginal Item: One Of A Kind. This hand painted cloth flag is marked with battle quotes such as "Banzai", and "Good Luck for Bravery". As with many good luck flags, the flag is marked on across the the top with the Japanese phrase , which reads Bu un Chou kyu Inoru ("A prayer that your military fortunes be long lasting.") It is also signed with the names of many friends and family. The flag measures approximately 35 x 30, and is made of what appears