This is a very rare antique Japanese military sake cup, decorated with a pair of cherry blossoms, a flag, and a star. The words are "Kanto (Kwantung) army Kempeitai". The soldier's name Kimura is on the back. The kempeitai was technically the military police, but was also in reality a secret service that kept social and political order. Cups related to the kempeitai are very rare.

Condition: Mint

Size: 2" across