Kuichi Takei's 1,000 stitich sash, also called a senninbari, was worn during combat in WWII. This item gets its name from its red stitching. This 1,000 stitch sash was made by Kuichi's mother, and was worn when he was drafted in February, 1941. He joined the 522nd Field Artillery Battalion of the 442nd and served C Battery. The 522nd Field Artillery Battalion helped to liberate survivors of the Landsberg-Kaufering Dachau Death March and Dachau sub-camps. All the while he wore this sash. Small coins were sewn into the belt for good luck. The sash was worn folded in half, as it is in the image, and tied around the waist.