Japan, Occupied. A Homma Medal, Philippines Expedition Commemoration, Type I, c.1943 Hold a portrait of Kapitänleutnant Otto

a portrait of Kapitänleutnant Otto Weddigen

(Semnul distinctiv pentru invalizi)

Max Thorek Chicago

bearing an oak wreath at the bottom of the obverse

and a black leather covering - all without major signs of wear

Japan, Occupied. A Homma Medal, Philippines Expedition Commemoration, Type I, c.1943 Hold a portrait of Kapitänleutnant OttoIssued 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, measuring at 35. 5mm in diameter, weighs 18. 1 grams, in very fine condition. Footnote: Homma Masaharu (1887 1946) was the Commander of the Japanese 14th Army which invaded the Philippines just days after the attack on Pearl Harbour