Japan, Occupied. A Homma Medal, Philippines Expedition Commemoration, Type I, c.1942 Hold 81mm (w) x 77

81mm (w) x 77

In the 1950s and 60s

Second War German Infantry Officer Insignia - Shoulder Boards

the collar collar measuring approximately 870 mm in length

5 mm inclusive of the Valor thunderbolts suspension

Japan, Occupied. A Homma Medal, Philippines Expedition Commemoration, Type I, c.1942 Hold 81mm (w) x 77Issued 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. The medal measures at 35. 5mm in diameter, weighs 18. 2 grams, dark patina, in very fine condition. Footnote: Homma Masaharu (1887 1946) was the Commander of the Japanese 14th Army which invaded the Philippines just