Comments on: Q & A with Harry Rinker: WWII Japanese Flags, Turtle Mountain Pottery

By: Auto Stickers

Auto Stickers — Tue, 17 May 2011 17:41:46 +0000

My Grandfather handed us down a couple flags as well, I wonder if they’re worth anything? I need to see if I can find a place that can preserve them locally. Great article though, Harry.

By: Maggie Turnipseed

Maggie Turnipseed — Sun, 01 May 2011 16:52:29 +0000

Hi Stefanie,
You need to go to a local Custom Framing Shop and discuss having your flags framed using Archival products. The materials that directly contact your flags are of the greatest importance. Using non-archival (acidic) or inappropriate materials to adhere or support the flags can result in unnecessary damage. The frame shop will be able to best tell you how to conserve the flags. Framing your flags is not a do-it-yourself project.

By: stefanie

stefanie — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:58:52 +0000

My father passed down a japanese “rising sun” flag that he got in Iwo Jima there is japanese writing on it. its in a fram with no glass or plastic covering it. i want to try and keep it in good condition. i’ve done research trying to find info on preserving and storing old flags and havent found much. i was wondering if anyone could give me tips or direct me to someone who could help. if you have any info you can give me please contact me at lehua_koontz@hotmail.com

By: Shannon McCall

Shannon McCall — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 18:59:12 +0000

My grandfather found in a cave on Iwo Jima during WWII a small round metal cylinders that when unscrewed turns into 2 candle holders….Can you tell me anything about them..I could see no markings…I think they are peuter?!?!
Thanks,
Shannon McCall
155 Rice Road
Vass, NC 28394