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“Chikara” flag. This type of flag is a Chikara flag due to the repeated kanji which reads “Chikara” meaning power. The Kanji in the upper right hand corner reads Okamoto Saburo which is the owner’s name. The second line from the right reads Bunchokyu which translates to good luck in battle. This flag was picked up during the Battle of Okinawa by a 6th Marine Division veteran.

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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alex Fairchild/Released 220516-M-AF005-1272.JPG

May 23, 2022

“Chikara” flag. This type of flag is a Chikara flag due to the repeated kanji which reads “Chikara” meaning power. The Kanji in the upper right hand corner reads Okamoto Saburo which is the owner’s name. The second line from the right reads Bunchokyu which translates to good luck in battle. This flag was picked up during the Battle of Okinawa by a 6th Marine Division veteran.

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Canon EOS-1D X

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EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

640

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