Japan, Occupied. A Homma Medal, Philippines Expedition Commemoration, Type I, c.1942 GTRexclude Edward Grahame Johnstone

Edward Grahame Johnstone

It was established in 1910 and was disbanded upon abolishment in 1945

handles incorporating floral designs on either side

of selflessness and discipline

the exterior bearing a central raised depiction of the Luftwaffe Pilot’s Badge

Japan, Occupied. A Homma Medal, Philippines Expedition Commemoration, Type I, c.1942 GTRexclude Edward Grahame JohnstoneIssued 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 12 o'clock. The medal measures at 35. 5mm in diameter, and weighs 19. 1 grams, dark patina, in very fine condition. Footnote: Homma Masaharu (1887 1946) was the Commander of the Japanese