Japan, Occupied. A Homma Medal, Philippines Expedition Commemoration, Type I, c.1943 Hold Max Thorek Chicago

Max Thorek Chicago

(iv) Medal for 30 Years of Victory over Fascism: in bronze gilt

bearing an oak wreath at the bottom of the obverse

with neck ribbon (folded)

Japan, Occupied. A Homma Medal, Philippines Expedition Commemoration, Type I, c.1943 Hold Max Thorek ChicagoIssued 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