Japan, Occupied. A Japanese Homma Medal, Philippines Expedition Commemoration, Type II, c.1943 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac of which 6

of which 6

8mm (h – inclusive of swivel suspension)

obverse illustrating three graves

He assumed command of U-564 in April 1941

Japan, Occupied. A Japanese Homma Medal, Philippines Expedition Commemoration, Type II, c.1943 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac of which 6Issued 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