Description
ARTIFACT:
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This is a Japanese-made souvenir beer mug from the United States Army 1st Cavalry, 71st Armored Division. The front of the mug bears the tank insignia and the reverse shows a horse coat of arms.
VINTAGE:Circa Korean War.
SIZE:Approximately 4-5/16" height and 5-1/8" width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Ceramic.
MARKINGS:KYOKUTO CHINA with maker's mark and a faded stamp beginning with R.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-BC-CEX09 LAAEX9/10 SAAEX10/14
CONDITION:6+ (Fine-Very Fine-): Mug has a few small spots of wear and a fair amount of foxing (looks like dark liquid has seeped in the crazing about halfway around bottom of mug.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.