Japan, Occupied. A Homma Medal, Philippines Expedition Commemoration, Type II, c.1942 Buy Now In November 1805

In November 1805

constructed of a silvered aluminum alloy

5 mm (h) x 19 mm (h)

light contact and wear

The coin was originally circulated in 1642 in honour of the passing of Ferdinand Charles Archduke of Austria

Japan, Occupied. A Homma Medal, Philippines Expedition Commemoration, Type II, c.1942 Buy Now In November 1805Issued by Homma Masaharu, a silver medal bearing a Japanese soldier on the obverse with inscription (translation: Philippines Expedition Commemoration Imperial Year 2602), and reverse with a poem and two coconut trees, with a plain edge. There is a suspension loop at the 12 oclock mark. The medal measures at 35. 5mm in diameter, weighs 20. 0 grams, very rare, in very fine condition. Footnote: Homma Masaharu (1887 1946) was the Commander of the