Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Shussei Nobori Rayon Banner - 51" x 17" British Lancer originating as a French breech

originating as a French breech loading military rifle withdrawn from service and then converted to a 12 gauge shotgun carbine intended for the third World market

These were all removed by the end of the run of the 1st model

and has serial number 49008 on the label

Rarely encountered

It most likely fired a 30-40 Krag cartridge

Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Shussei Nobori Rayon Banner - 51" x 17" British Lancer originating as a French breechOriginal 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