Boy's Banner

One of Ron's acquisitions since my arrival here has been this 'boy's banner'. More than 20 years old, it was used in festivals honoring young men and boys. There are a number of tabs along one side where a rod was run that enabled the banner to be carried about upright. These banners are no longer made or used. The now 'politically correct' festival is 'children's day'.

Ron's banner currently resides over the railing in his stairwell. That may change. The banner is a good 10 feet long and more than 2 feet wide. As it is displayed on the railing only a partial view of the banner is available - one horse and the samarai warrior. Due to a shortage of hanging space a second samarai warrior, positioned above the horse, currently resides upside down on the other side. Unfortunately.

I am hoping I never come down the stairs half asleep some night forgetting the banner is there. What a rude awakening to find yourself under attack by a samarai warrior. And I think I have nightmares now!