Original U.S. Korean War Era Rayon Silk Japan Souvenir Flag Personalized for the Mother of PFC Richard F. Kirchner - 29 ½” x 35” - Formerly Part of the A.A.F. Tank Museum Headgear The collar and its insignia

The collar and its insignia show light wear consistent with service in the field

For years it was assumed that this was just a Turkish variation however recent research has identified these type bayonets being exclusively manufactured for the Boer Settlements in South Africa who had two wars with the British

This example is TEXTBOOK

red for Ulanen (Lancer) cavalry and Feldartillerie (Field Artillery) units

and it is possible that they were replaced at arsenal at some point

Original U.S. Korean War Era Rayon Silk Japan Souvenir Flag Personalized for the Mother of PFC Richard F. Kirchner - 29 ½” x 35” - Formerly Part of the A.A.F. Tank Museum Headgear The collar and its insigniaOriginal Item: One Of A Kind. This is a wonderful, heartwarming gift that was sent home to his mother from PFC Richard Kirchner, a member of the famed 1st Cavalry Division. Upon researching Kirchner, it appears that he served during the Korean War having been stationed in Japan from 1952 to 1954. This wonderful banner came to us from the American Armoured Foundation, Inc. Tank and Ordnance Memorial Museum. The AAF Tank Museum was a living memorial