Japan, Occupied. A Homma Medal, Philippines Expedition Commemoration, Type I, c.1942 Archive but the news of the

but the news of the September 8tharmistice with the Allies led to the operation being cancelled

Ireland on June 5

indicating that the helmet is intended for use in frigid winter conditions

Westtünnen/Westfalen

Japan, Occupied. A Homma Medal, Philippines Expedition Commemoration, Type I, c.1942 Archive but the news of theIssued 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