ITESL sake cups set and tray ID

[Nico]

Hello chaps,

I just received these two items today.

One nice sake cups set from the Imperial Time Expired Soldiers League. I'm unable to understand the kanji on the reverse of the cups so if any help would be more than welcome.

Also, I received a sake tray with uncommon (at least to me) lacquer finish. Can you people help me find out what the kanji are saying. Also have you got an explanation for the lacquer drip? Is it an on purpose finish?

Thanks for your help,

Nicolas