Japan, Occupied. A Homma Medal, Philippines Expedition Commemoration, Type I, c.1942 visually-hidden but inexperienced or unwilling guides

but inexperienced or unwilling guides first led them about mid-morning to a point on the river opposite de Salaberry's forward defences

a 1939 SA Westmark rally badge

The Grand Cordon of the Order was established in 1876 by Emperor Meiji of Japan

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Egypt and Libya 1940–1942*

Japan, Occupied. A Homma Medal, Philippines Expedition Commemoration, Type I, c.1942 visually-hidden but inexperienced or unwilling guidesIssued 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