WWII Imperial Japanese Army Sake Cup Set x18 / Victory, Discharge, Unit

  

This is a set of 18 original WWII-era Imperial Japanese Army military sake cups. These cups were presented to soldiers as commemorative gifts upon discharge, training completion, or unit service milestones, and each one tells a unique story.

Many feature gold-painted designs such as. The five-pointed star (symbol of the Imperial Army). Crossed flags and swords, celebrating military service. A few cups even include hand-painted maps or weapon motifs. While some have minor chips or fading due to age, they remain powerful physical reminders of the era.

In Japanese culture, sake was more than just a drink. For soldiers, these cups marked farewells, reunions, and survival-used in intimate, often tearful toasts among comrades. The military sake cup ("gun sakazuki") was part of a deeply symbolic ritual, blending personal pride with national duty. This complete set offers a rare opportunity to own not just objects-but stories of sacrifice, service, and history. Own a piece of history.

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