| Lacquered wood sake cup with a Japanese castle in gold gilt. Inscribed on the reverse '10th Division, Victorious Return Commemorative, China Incident'. And in the base 'Hyogo Prefecture, Himeji City, Soldier's Association.' The castle here is probably Himeji Castle. |
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| Japanese castle and 2nd Battalion flag. Somewhat crudely drawn. |
| Japanese castle tokkuri. It is a beige color. The inscription reads, 'Himeji Castle, Discharge Commemorative, 10th Division, 39th Regiment, Kimura'. |
| 'Discharge Commemorative'. |
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| Inscribed '4th Transport Unit, Discharge Commemorative |
| A tokkuri with a Japanese castle and artillery. Inscribed 'Himeji Castle, Discharge Commemorative, 10th Field Artillery.' Height: 14 cm. |
| Inscribed 'Himeji Castle, 10th Transport, Discharge Commemorative, Hayashi'. |
Japanese castle cup with interesting inscription. It is inscribed 'Nagoya
Chindai'. Nagoya of course is a city, but chindai refers to the system of the
Imperial Army before the conscription system began. Before this, the troops
consisted of Imperial Guards drafted from the armies of feudal clans.
The Japanese Wikipedia claims that the chindai system lasted from 1871 to
1888.
I am not sure if this cup is from that period or commemorates that period.
Either way, it is a nicely hand-painted cup.
Chindai'. Nagoya of course is a city, but chindai refers to the system of the
Imperial Army before the conscription system began. Before this, the troops
consisted of Imperial Guards drafted from the armies of feudal clans.
The Japanese Wikipedia claims that the chindai system lasted from 1871 to
1888.
I am not sure if this cup is from that period or commemorates that period.
Either way, it is a nicely hand-painted cup.
