Antique Japanese Military Kiri Blossoms Current Service Army Sake Cup

Antique Japanese Military Kiri Blossoms Current Service Army Sake CupThis is an antique Japanese military sake cup, decorated with a kiri, some cherry blossoms, and the words "Current Service Commemoration". The soldier's name Karatsu is on the back. Condition: Mint Size: 3. 5" across

with a new flag to match

It was said to be a revelatory experience for him

The words are "Congratulations on Term Fulfillment"

The exterior of the cup is in the shape of a helmet with a pair of rifles as the base

I can't tell if the paper bag is supposed to open on two sides (left and top) or if it's been torn

The words on the back are "4th Cavalry Regiment" and the soldier's name Hosoda

with the big words "7th Division Soldier Comfort Department" and top right "This comfort item is made and gifted by the Shima civilian soldier support group"

although modern maps don't seem to have this place anymore

probably a result of actual use

It's pretty unusual to see a blue kiri

and there's a rope that's tied on the back to allow you to hand the dish on a wall

and a wreath