WWII Imperial Japanese Army Military Sake Cups Set x37 / China Incident

  

This is a large and diverse set of 37 original Imperial Japanese Army sake cups, issued from the Meiji to early Showa era (late 1800s-1940s). These commemorative cups were presented to soldiers upon enlistment, discharge, or as souvenirs of specific campaigns, including. Manchurian Campaigns & Mukden Incident (1931-). Each cup features hand-painted designs with symbols such as cherry blossoms, rising suns, regimental flags, cavalry, artillery units, and gold-leaf calligraphy.

Some include unit names and individual soldier inscriptions, making each one a small historical artifact. In prewar Japan, sake cups were not merely drinking tools-they were ritual vessels. These "military cups" carried deep personal and symbolic meaning, often stored as family keepsakes to honor a son's service. Today, they offer a glimpse into the private side of military life in the Imperial era.

Some cups show signs of wear or minor chips due to age, but overall, the collection is well-preserved and rare in this quantity and variety. Perfect for collectors of WWII militaria, Asian history, or Japanese ceramic art. Own a Piece of History.

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