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This cup has an artillery shell and blossoms. The shell itself is hallmarked
'730 YA', which might mean 730 yards--the distance the shell can travel.
Inscribed 'Conquer Russia Commemorative' and on the reverse '2nd Army
Captured Cannon, Field Artillery Division, 1st Battalion, Sergeant Matsuoka'.
'730 YA', which might mean 730 yards--the distance the shell can travel.
Inscribed 'Conquer Russia Commemorative' and on the reverse '2nd Army
Captured Cannon, Field Artillery Division, 1st Battalion, Sergeant Matsuoka'.
Inscribed 'Mountain Artillery 9th Regiment, Discharge
Commemorative'.
Commemorative'.
| As for trees, either pine trees or cherry trees appear. Pine trees are a traditional symbol of endurance and cherry trees (specifically the blossom) is a symbol of Japan. During the military boom, blossoms also were used to represent Japanese soldiers, with the falling petals representing fallen soldiers. To the left are pines; the right, cherry. |
| Some different Artillery cups. |
| Artillery limber |
| Hand-painted with pines |
| 'Independent Mountain Artillery.' |
| Here is an Artillery Unit cup with no cannon but it does have the Army Proficiency Badge issued to those who were trained in firing artillery. Marked, 'Mountain Artillery'. |
| The actual badge |
| Artillery with ammo box 22nd Infantry |
| Artillery with Himeji castle in the background |
| Artillery with large artillery shell and Imperial Guard insignia above |
The design has a highly detailed artillery limber in gold. The porcelain is a
light brown/gray.
Inscribed 'Field Artillery 3rd Regiment, Discharge Commemorative, Kojima'.
light brown/gray.
Inscribed 'Field Artillery 3rd Regiment, Discharge Commemorative, Kojima'.