Japan, Occupied. A Homma Medal, Philippines Expedition Commemoration, Type II, c.1942 certificate_of_authenticity the top left corner reads

the top left corner reads in black “Torpedoboote bei schrerem Welter in der Nordsee”

"Arrangement of Seats

centerpiece in Gold and enamels

number impressed "13977" on the reverse

Japan, Occupied. A Homma Medal, Philippines Expedition Commemoration, Type II, c.1942 certificate_of_authenticity the top left corner readsIssued 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