Nanbokucho Era Samurai Kusunoki Masashige symbolized for patriotism in Japan / 1930's Japanese Woodblock Print Art Postcards Commemorative for the Army Special Large Scale Maneuvers in Kansai Region / Art of Samurai Battle & Shrine relating to Kansai (Osaka , Kyoto, Nara) History ( vintage antique postcards )

1930's Japanese Woodblock Print Art Postcards Commemorative for the Army Special Large Scale Maneuvers in Kansai Region / Art of Samurai Battle & Shrine relating to Kansai (Osaka , Kyoto, Nara) History

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Memorial stamp saying

 "Commemorative for the Army Special Large Scale Maneuvers 14 Nov, Showa 7 (1932) The Imperial Headquarters Post "

 " Kusunoki Masashige ", symbolized for patriotism during the modern japan's wartime.

He is well known for his loyalty to the Emperor GoDaigo  in the 14th century ( so called "   Nanbokucho period ") during conflicts between the samurai government & the emperor trying to have actual & solid sovereign power back just like "their good ancient aristocracy times".

Kusunoki Masashige's hatajirushi (Flag)

( his family crest, Kikusui-mon = floating chrysanthemum)

( the Emperor Godaigo gave Kusunoki the chrysanthemum seal,

the same one as the Emperor's, as a reward for his loyalty & valor,

but Kusunoki humbly thought it was too much & he was unworthy of it,

then added floating water mark to it to show his modesty.