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Mystery of the second world war 'trophy' and the Royal Court founder

by Harriet Sherwood Arts, Culture Correspondent

When George Devine's family discovered a Japanese battle flag among his belongings, it led to a three-year quest for answers "I am not a man for soldiering, although I do tolerably well at it in a very minor role. But there is nothing about it that pleases me, and much that offends … It is a corrupter of morals in the widest sense and a gross waste of man's time and effort." These words were written by George Devin…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:37am on January 10, 2022