1930's - WWII 14th Infantry Executive Candidates Sake Cup of Mr. Yoshizuka

Wonderful 1930's – WWII Japanese Sake Cup for Mr. Yoshizuka of the 14th Infantry Executive Candidates. The cup displays painted Japanese characters and star details inside cup, outside displays a brass painted rim. The 14th Division Infantry formed as part of the Imperial Japanese Army. The 14th Infantry fought many battles during WWII before collapsing. The final two battles were fought in 1942, the Battle of Peleliu and Battle of Angaur, during each the Division experienced large numbers of casualties and equipment loss, which effectively and completely dismantled the division forever.

Circa 1930's - WWII

Approximately 1 ½" tall x 2 ¼" wide.

Porcelain, paint

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This is from a Japanese miliataria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-DMB-25-15 LFJX2/15 SLFEX4/15

7+ (Very Fine+): Sake cup shows wear, nearly all of the painted details remain.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.