Japan, Occupied. A Homma Medal, Philippines Expedition Commemoration, Type II, c.1942 certificate_of_authenticity Pelletier registered at the St

Pelletier registered at the St Jean d

the two straps with embroidered uppers connected to additional straps

the exterior bearing a central white cotton disc measuring 92 mm in diameter

measures hinge fully functional

along with the medals of Manchukuo inserted between pages 84 and 85

Japan, Occupied. A Homma Medal, Philippines Expedition Commemoration, Type II, c.1942 certificate_of_authenticity Pelletier registered at the StIssued 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