WWII Imperial Japanese Army 24th Regiment Tea Set Fourth Division Manchuria

  

REMARKABLE HISTORICAL ARTIFACT: Authentic Imperial Japanese Army Regimental Tea Set from Occupied Manchuria! What you're looking at is an extraordinary military collectible - a genuine Imperial Japanese Army tea pot bearing the distinct markings of the 24th Infantry Regiment (/Dai-Niju Rentai) of the Fourth Division, which served in Manchuria during Japan's continental expansion. This elegant porcelain piece features meticulous gold and red hand-painted military insignia that tell a fascinating story. The distinctive "M" character representing Manchuria/Manchukuo.

The Rising Sun battle flag, symbol of Imperial Japan's military might. Imperial-style golden decorative elements on the lid and rim. Clear regimental designation markings identifying it as belonging to the 24th Regiment. The 24th Infantry Regiment had a significant history during Japan's expansion into mainland Asia. As part of the prestigious Fourth Division, this regiment was deployed to Manchuria where it participated in establishing and defending Japan's territorial claims in what they called "Manchukuo" - the Japanese puppet state in Northeast China established in 1932.

Personal items like this tea set provide a rare glimpse into daily military life in occupied territories. While standard-issue military equipment sometimes survives, personalized items with specific regimental markings are exceptionally rare. This particular piece would likely have belonged to an officer, as such fine porcelain items were not issued to regular soldiers. Considering its age, wartime usage and over 75 years since the end of WWII, this piece remains in remarkably good condition with visible insignia and intact handle and spout - features often damaged in similar aged ceramics.