Antique Japanese Military Manchukuo Railroad Unit Army Sake Cup

Antique Japanese Military Manchukuo Railroad Unit Army Sake CupThis is an antique Japanese military sake cup, decorated with a pair of flags, a helmet, and an insignia for the railroad units. The words are "Discharge Commemoration" "Manchuria Independent Railroad Defense Unit". The soldier's name Akio is on the back. Condition: Excellent the name is somewhat faded Size: 2" across

Condition: Excellent - the base rim is a bit chipped

Condition: Excellent - slight fading of the colors

The smaller flags include one for Manchukuo

" The soldier's name Hata is on the back

It was said to be a revelatory experience for him

which suggests that this is probably a dish from the 30s

and a pair of flags

with a nice picture of the war dead memorial at Port Arthur (still standing today and known as the White Jade Hill Tower)

and a poem

and Taira are etched on the bottom in the center

future Edward VIII in 1922)

some cherry blossoms