Imperial gift; bestowal by the Emperor
Formal term for a gift or grant bestowed by the Emperor. Often used in historical or official contexts, such as 恩賜の品 (Imperial gift item) or 恩賜賞 (Imperial Prize).
I was honored to receive an Imperial silver watch.
The Imperial Prize is awarded to those who have made achievements in academic or artistic fields.
The soldiers carefully brought home the cigarettes given to them as an Imperial gift.
恩賜 names a formal gift given by the Emperor, whereas 賜物 is a more figurative word meaning 'a gift/blessing' or 'the fruit (of one's effort)', despite sharing the kanji 賜.
Compound of 恩 (grace, favor) and 賜 (bestow, grant). The term is historically associated with gifts from the Emperor.