| Here is a very interesting, one-of-a-kind cup with what is most certainly a decapitated head of a Russian soldier. Note the bloody neck. I had originally thought it was a portrait of the cup owner, but the angle of the head and the red spurts convinced me that it is not. Thanks, Alex, for helping me out on this one! 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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