Japan, Occupied. A Homma Medal, Philippines Expedition Commemoration, Type II, c.1942 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac assigned the service number 01

assigned the service number 01 701

Wehrpaß measuring 104x148mm

red and white lacquer

He returned to Trois Rivieres on June 23rd

then placed with the 3rd Reserve Battalion

Japan, Occupied. A Homma Medal, Philippines Expedition Commemoration, Type II, c.1942 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac assigned the service number 01Issued 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