DescriptionThis is an original prewar Imperial Japanese Army Railway Regiment commemorative metal sake cup, dating to 1930.The center features the insignia of the Army Railway troops, together with an army star and decorative floral motifs.Above the design are the characters:“Seion” — Imperial FavorIn this context, “Imperial Favor” refers to special grace or recognition granted by the Emperor.Around the rim is an inscription stating, in substance, that:In February 1930, an Imperial Aide-de-Camp was dispatched and a special Imperial message was conveyed.The exact wording of that message and the specific individual who received it are not currently known.However, the inscription itself clearly connects this cup to a specific event involving the Imperial household and the military unit.That makes this different from an ordinary discharge or service souvenir.It was made to commemorate a moment when the Imperial court formally acknowledged or addressed the unit.The Railway Regiment was a specialized branch of the Imperial Japanese Army responsible for military railway construction, operation, repair, and transport support.These troops worked behind the front lines to keep men, equipment, and supplies moving, making them an important but less visible part of the Army.This small cup therefore preserves several layers of history in one object:Imperial Japanese Army
Railway Regiment
Imperial Aide-de-Camp
Imperial Favor
1930 military commemorationApproximate size: 75 mm diameter × 23 mm highThe cup has a silver-colored metal exterior with a gold-colored interior finish. Age-related toning and wear are present, but the design and inscription remain clearly visible.Recommended for collectors of Imperial Japanese Army memorabilia, railway troops, military sake cups, prewar Japan, and Imperial military history.A small object marking a specific connection between the Imperial court and an Army technical unit nearly a century ago.Own a Piece of History.Shipping
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