My first sake cup.

[carpediem]

Thanks for the info Dave! You have a nice group of them too. Being Japanese, I rather doubt they were mass produced, is that accurate?

[Nick Komiya]

Thanks for the info Dave! You have a nice group of them too. Being Japanese, I rather doubt they were mass produced, is that accurate?

They were mass produced with several designs to choose from for the 12th cavalry, and sold at a shop in front of the regiment's gate from a catalog. See here

[carpediem]

Thanks Nick! Good thread with some good information in it. I feel like i will be getting some more of these.

[tomp]

Like it! Now you have to try it out

I had the chance to get a Paratrooper one a few year back. Didn't have the cash on me .....

Do you recall the inscription on the cup, or the design? Quite a rare beast. I don't recall seeing an airborne related cup before.

Tom

[MAP]

Do you recall the inscription on the cup, or the design? Quite a rare beast. I don't recall seeing an airborne related cup before.

Tom

Sadly no. I do remember it was shaped like half an egg and not very big. And I think it was a tan/earth color on the outside and white on the inside with a few small painted paratroopers and some writing.

It was a number of years ago.....so I am probably forgetting a lot of the details like the exact shape.

Edit: I think it is long gone. Maybe sold. But I will ask again next time I see him.