Japan, Occupied. A Japanese Homma Medal, Philippines Expedition Commemoration, Type II, c.1943 GTRexclude 4th (Perkshire) Volunteer Battalion -

4th (Perkshire) Volunteer Battalion - The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)

2) A Silesian Eagle

The crown is flanked on each side by dual side ventilation holes

cast metal with an olive green painted finish

Japan, Occupied. A Japanese Homma Medal, Philippines Expedition Commemoration, Type II, c.1943 GTRexclude 4th (Perkshire) Volunteer Battalion -Issued 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. 4 grams,a rare medal 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