WW II Imperial Japanese Iwo Jima "Meatball Flag"

Framed World War II Imperial Japanese Iwo Jima "Meatball Flag." Comes with a laminated card from the original owner that reads, "ORIGINAL JAPANESE 'MEATBALL FLAG'; Still has Leather Ties...Kanji writing to Soldier; 'Be Brave'.. 'Bring Honor to your Village.' Captured on Iwo Jima...USMC Vet purchased Vet Estate..." This is a Japanese Yosegaki Hinomaru or "Good Luck Flag." These flags were signed by a soldier's loved ones before they were deployed. Measures approximately 26" X 34". Frame: 33 1/4" X 42 3/4". Comes with a photo of a World War II soldier in a flight cap holding this flag when it was captured. A black dot stain on the Red Sun is evident in the photograph. Condition- Overall good condition with some soiling, stains, fading to kanji and smearing, etc. See photos.