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Posted 3 years ago
Tosan
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This is a woven rattan-like material. In the center is a stylized eagle with flag wings above a crest and reads "Good Luck to Mother PI 1945." It measures about 4' x 6'. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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WW2 souvenir piece. “PI” is probably for Philippine Islands. Not sure what the weaving material but some searching online should identify.
Purchased by a serviceman and mailed (heavy fold marks) home to mom!
scott
Excellent! The right "wing" matches the Philippines flag and the camapaign was 1944-45. I'll consider mystery solved. Thanks so much!
Brad
Did a quick search online— called a banig. Traditionally used as a sleeping or sitting mat.
If you search for “ww2 souvenir banig “ you will find similar examples.
scott
Thanks again Scott!