This is a personal relic set belonging to Second Lieutenant Shozo Sone, an Imperial Japanese Army officer who was killed in action at Guadalcanal (Miharudai) during the Pacific War. The wooden stock-shaped memorial piece carries hand-written inscriptions. "Guadalcanal Island - Oni-sho (, "Demon Officer")". "Military Academy / Officer School commendations".
(these represent his achievements and reputation inside the unit). The attached yellow cloth bag is also hand-written with. A wartime newspaper clipping is included. It contains a small portrait of Lt. Sone with printed text ...
