Japan, Empire of Japan (1868 to 1945). - Lot 282

Japan, Empire of Japan (1868 to 1945). Honorary and commemorative cup of the Battle of Tsushima (27 and 28/05/1905). In silver-plated bronze, decorated with two crossed flags, one of the Imperial Navy and the other of the Imperial Army, with calligraphy. It comes in its original cardboard box with calligraphic rice paper wrapping paper. Inside lid stamped with purple manufacturer's stamp. Calligraphy label on lid. Diam. 7.50 cm. Height 3 cm. (Very good condition). Notes : The Battle of Tsushima took place on May 27 and 28, 1905, between the Imperial Japanese Navy under Admiral TOGÔ and the Imperial Russian Navy under Admiral Zinovi ROJESTVENSKI in the Tsushima Strait between Korea and Japan. The battle ended in a decisive victory for the Imperial Japanese Navy. This honorary cup accompanied the award of the Military Order of the Golden Milan (Kinshi Kunsho) instituted by Emperor Mutsihito on February 12, 1890.