Japan, Occupied. A Homma Medal, Philippines Expedition Commemoration, Type I, c.1942 GTRexclude Following repairs

Following repairs

he has led his crew with brilliant success throughout a large number of sorties

3mm (w) x 87

with approximately 40% of the original silver finish remaining

Japan, Occupied. A Homma Medal, Philippines Expedition Commemoration, Type I, c.1942 GTRexclude Following repairsIssued 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 12 o'clock. The medal measures at 35. 5mm in diameter, and weighs 19. 1 grams, dark patina, in very fine condition. Footnote: Homma Masaharu (1887 1946) was the Commander of the Japanese