Very Rare Antique Japanese Military Embossed Plane Base China Map Army Sake Cup

Very Rare Antique Japanese Military Embossed Plane Base China Map Army Sake CupThis is an antique Japanese military sake cup, decorated with a map of North China including Nanjing, Shanghai etc. The words are "Victorious Return Commemoration" "20th Infantry". The exterior of the cup is in the shape of a helmet with an embossed plane in the center on the back as a base. This design is quite rare. Condition: Excellent light fading of some of the words Size: 2" across

decorated with a field howitzer with an explosion in the back

The words are "14th Transport" "Discharge Commemoration" and the soldier's name Gomita on the back

and the words "15th Infantry" and the soldier's name Tanaka

It was bombed by 190 planes on the day Japan surrendered

75" tall x 2

The words on the back are "70th Infantry Leaving the Service Commemoration" and the soldier's name Okada

This design is quite rare

The words are "Navy Term Fulfillment Commemoration"

decorated with a rising sun behind some clouds with cherry blossoms in front

Condition: Excellent - a few spots where the paint is not perfect

decorated with a chrysanthemum on water theme and a star

This is an antique Japanese army sake cup or tea cup saucer