Here is a very interesting, one-of-a-kind cup with the individual
soldier's face painted on. I am assuming this is the named
soldier; I cannot imagine who else it might be.

The characters read 'Expedition to Russia Commemorative,
Celebration, Infantry, Sergeant [personal name that I cannot
read] .'

From the Russo-Japan War of 1904-5.
Extremely scarce General Nogi metal sake cup with
gold wash. Around the famous general are the
common Imperial symbols, mums and paulonia
leaves.  Inscribed on the reverse 'Meiji 37-8 [1904-5]
Years War, Departure to Russia, Victorious Return
Commemorative'.  
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