ID Request: Small Japanese Rising Sun Flag

[Castle_Keep]

This silk flag has been in my collection for several years. Can someone please identify the meaning behind the blue symbol on the flag?  Should the flag be displayed with the symbol on the top or bottom?  Was it manufactured for civilian or military use?  

 

Much appreciated, 

Patrick 

[Gunner87]

4 hours ago, Castle_Keep said:

This silk flag has been in my collection for several years. Can someone please identify the meaning behind the blue symbol on the flag?  Should the flag be displayed with the symbol on the top or bottom?  Was it manufactured for civilian or military use?  

 

Much appreciated, 

Patrick 

 

@Mr. Bushido

 

maybe Mr Bushido can offer his expert advice.

 

Gunner

 

 

[Castle_Keep]

1 hour ago, Gunner87 said:

 

@Mr. Bushido

 

maybe Mr Bushido can offer his expert advice.

 

Gunner

 

 

Thanks Gunner👍

[Mr. Bushido]

In conclusion, unfortunately I could not figure anything out about this.

 

This is a prediction, but it seems to be for private use.

 

The kanji for "元" is likely to be the initials of a private store or group name.

 

It is often "元" pronounced "gen" or "moto".

[Castle_Keep]

1 hour ago, Mr. Bushido said:

In conclusion, unfortunately I could not figure anything out about this.

 

This is a prediction, but it seems to be for private use.

 

The kanji for "元" is likely to be the initials of a private store or group name.

 

It is often "元" pronounced "gen" or "moto".

Mr B-

Your observation and interpretation seems perfectly reasonable.

 

Much appreciated,

Patrick