2388 - Flag of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Made of red and white printed cotton fabric. It features a red sun disc—the Hinomaru—slightly offset to the left, from which 16 red rays extend toward the edges against a white background. This 16-ray naval ensign was officially adopted on October 7, 1889. Unlike the Army flag, which centered the red disc, the Navy flag placed the sun slightly closer to the hoist—near the attachment point—so that the rays would unfurl more effectively in the wind. The flag’s mast-fastening cords are present, along with their leather reinforcements. A few Kanji markings are visible on a white ray. Dimensions: 34 x 42 cm. Note some wear and patina on the piece, as well as a few stains. Condition II+. Imperial Japanese Navy flag. Printed red and white cotton fabric. It depicts a red sun disc, the Hinomaru, slightly offset to the left, from which 16 red rays extend to the edges against a white background. This naval ensign with 16 rays was officially adopted on October 7, 1889. Unlike the army flag, which centered the red disc, the naval ensign placed the sun slightly closer to the hoist—the attachment side—so that the rays would spread more effectively in the wind. Mast attachment cords are present with leather reinforcements. Some kanji markings are visible on a white ray. Dimensions: 34 x 42 cm. Please note some wear, patina, and a few stains. Condition: II plus.