A long-time naval tradition in Japan and many other navies in the world was to attach a long

narrow banner to the top of the mainmast when the ship was launched.These were never

removed,but left on the mast until they disintegrated.On a ship a sea,this wouldn\'t take very

long.This banner is fairly short (destroyer?) at 8\'.The condition is very good.It is hand stitched and

definitely has the look and feel of WWII era fabric.