Pre-WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Discharge Sake Cup – Cherry Blossom Shape

.main1 p,.main1 span .main1 h1 .main1 h2 .main1 p,.main1 div .margin-bottom_change h2 DescriptionThis item is an original pre-World War II Imperial Japanese Navy commemorative sake cup, issued to naval personnel upon honorable completion of military service (discharge / full-term service).Historical BackgroundBetween 1914 and 1920, Japan participated in World War I on the Allied side, including: • Naval operations supporting Britain and France • Escort and patrol missions in the Pacific and Mediterranean • Later involvement connected to the Siberian InterventionUnlike the Imperial Japanese Army, the Imperial Japanese Navy was much smaller in size, estimated at only about one-tenth of the Army’s manpower.As a result, naval-related commemorative items are significantly rarer than Army equivalents.⸻Cultural Significance of Sake Cups in the Japanese MilitaryIn Imperial Japan, sake cups were not merely tableware.They served as symbolic ceremonial objects, used to mark important moments such as: • Enlistment and departure • Safe return • Victory or survival • Honorable discharge (completion of service)A discharge sake cup represented survival, duty fulfilled, and return to civilian life. Many were kept by veterans as personal mementos, making surviving examples historically meaningful.⸻Design & Details • Cherry blossom (sakura) shape – a powerful military symbol representing loyalty and the soldier’s life • Rising Sun flag motif • Warship and anchor design, clearly identifying Navy affiliation • Gilt (gold-painted) rim and decorative elements • Interior characters read: “Imperial Navy / Commemorative / Discharge”⸻Maker &

Material • Marked “Uehara” (上原) on the base • Material: porcelain / ceramic • Made in Japan, pre-WWII period • Hand-finished details typical of early 20th-century commemorative ware⸻Condition • No major chips or cracks • Minor age-related wear consistent with period • Please review photos carefully and note this is a genuine historical item, not a modern reproduction⸻Important NoteThis item was originally issued as part of a ceremonial set, often alongside other commemorative items.Due to their fragile nature, ceramic sake cups are far more likely to survive than paper or boxed items, yet naval examples remain scarce. This piece is offered as a historical artifact and collector’s item, not for everyday use.ShippingWe can worldwide delivery FedEx or Japan post International Buyers - Please Note:Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.Thank you for your understanding.