imperial japan civil defense flag

佐々村警防團第五分團 - Sasamura (Sasa Village) Keibodan 5th Branch. Original regulation. Larger flag with gold fringe was intendent for cities/villages Keibodan teams/groups. It was introduced on April 6, 1939. Smaller flag was intendent for team branches/分團/. Pommel of the Keibodan banner.