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gwsiii
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 Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 8:20 pm Post subject: Souvenir Parade Flags |
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Was shown a set of the little parade flags today. I learned something. If I've researched it right, the one on the left is called a Z-flag (Zulu signal flag). In international maritime use it means various things by itself (currently-"In need of tow/tug) and when used in combination with other flags. Apparently the Japanese used it patriotically as a symbol of their victory over the Russians at the turn of the century and the success of the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
  
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gwsiii
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| Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 9:16 pm Post subject: mikasa |
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The hiragana is Mi Ka Sa for the Japanese battleship Mikasa, the flag ship of Admiral Togo. In this picture the Z-flag is shown being flown.
From Flags of the World (FOTW) | Quote: | | Admiral Heiachiro Togo hoisted the Z flag aboard his flagship Mikasa immediately before engaging Admiral Rozhestvensky's Russian Baltic Fleet at Tsushima Straits on May 27, 1905. The meaning of the signal is variously translated, but seems to have meant, in substance, "The fate of Imperial Japan hangs on this one battle; all hands will exert themselves and do their best." |
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type-14
Joined: May 02 2006
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Location: Florida Panhandle
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| Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 5:30 am Post subject: |
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| Good topic and I've learned something new. What a way to start my day. Thanks |
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DEFUC
Joined: Aug 17 2004
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Location: UP of michigan
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| Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 12:29 pm Post subject: |
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| mi ka sa is su ka sa ? sounds like beginner spanish. very cool post,I didnt know that either. |
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