WWII Japanese Army Yokosuka Heavy Artillery Regiment Sake Bottles Pair Prewar for Sale

WWII Japanese Army Yokosuka Heavy Artillery Regiment Sake Bottles Pair Prewar For Sale

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WWII Japanese Army Yokosuka Heavy Artillery Regiment Sake Bottles Pair Prewar:
$199.00

DescriptionPrewar Imperial Japanese Army — Yokosuka Heavy Artillery Regiment Commemorative Sake Bottles, Matching Pair — Tokyo Bay Coastal DefenseA beautiful matching pair of original Japanese military commemorative sake bottles associated with the Imperial Japanese Army’s Yokosuka Heavy Artillery Regiment.These bottles feature an elegant pale celadon-blue glaze with raised decorative patterns and gold-painted military motifs.The front of each bottle displays a five-pointed Japanese Army star, artillery-related emblems, decorative birds, and the Japanese inscriptions “満期” (Completion of Military Service), “記念” (Commemoration), and “横重砲” (Yokosuka Heavy Artillery).These bottles were produced to commemorate the completion of military service by soldiers associated with the Yokosuka Heavy Artillery Regiment.■ Yokosuka Heavy Artillery Regiment and the Defense of Tokyo BayThe Yokosuka Heavy Artillery Regiment was an Imperial Japanese Army unit associated with coastal defense and the fortifications protecting Tokyo Bay.Although Yokosuka is internationally famous as a major base of the Imperial Japanese Navy, the Japanese Army also played an essential role in defending this strategically important region.Beginning in the Meiji period, Japan constructed an extensive network of coastal artillery batteries and fortifications around the entrance to Tokyo Bay.These defenses were intended to prevent enemy warships from entering the bay and threatening Tokyo, Japan’s capital.The Yokosuka Heavy Artillery Regiment was part of this coastal defense system, helping protect one of Japan’s most strategically important maritime approaches.These commemorative bottles preserve a tangible connection to the soldiers who served in this historic military organization.■ Japanese Military Commemorative CeramicsBefore World War II, Japanese soldiers commonly received or purchased commemorative sake bottles and cups to mark important milestones such as completion of military service, discharge, and return from military campaigns.These items often featured military insignia, unit names, weapons, and other symbols associated with the soldiers’ service.Today, they are collectible historical artifacts reflecting everyday military life in prewar Japan.This matching pair is particularly attractive because both bottles retain the same design.The combination of pale blue glazing, textured decoration, and gold-painted military motifs also makes them interesting examples of Japanese decorative ceramics.■ Item Details* Period: Prewar to wartime Japan, estimated
* Origin: Japan
* Military unit: Yokosuka Heavy Artillery Regiment, Imperial Japanese Army
* Type: Commemorative military sake bottles (Tokkuri)
* Inscriptions: 満期 / 記念 / 横重砲
* Decoration: Japanese Army five-pointed stars, artillery-related motifs, and birds
* Quantity: 2 matching bottles■ ConditionBoth bottles show age-related wear, minor surface marks, and some fading of the gold decoration.The original Japanese seller describes both bottles as free from chips and cracks.No major damage is apparent in the available photographs, and the inscriptions and decorations remain well preserved.Please carefully examine all photographs for details.■ Own a Piece of HistoryYokosuka is remembered as one of Japan’s most important naval centers, but its history also includes the Imperial Japanese Army soldiers responsible for protecting Tokyo Bay from enemy naval attacks.These two sake bottles commemorate the military service of men associated with that coastal defense system.More than simply decorative ceramics, they are surviving reminders of Japan’s prewar military organization, coastal fortifications, and the everyday lives of its soldiers.An attractive matching pair for collectors of Imperial Japanese Army militaria, Japanese military ceramics, coastal artillery, and World War II history.Own a tangible piece of Japan’s military history.Shipping

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