Japan, Occupied. A Homma Medal, Philippines Expedition Commemoration, Type I, c.1942 Archive indicating that the helmet is

indicating that the helmet is intended for use in frigid winter conditions

Sergeant L

but the news of the September 8tharmistice with the Allies led to the operation being cancelled

with litze-stripes in metalic aluminum wires

Footnote: Robert Manderson was born in New Brunswick in 1884 and worked as a Labourer prior to enlisting in September 28th 1914 with previous military experience

Japan, Occupied. A Homma Medal, Philippines Expedition Commemoration, Type I, c.1942 Archive indicating that the helmet isIssued 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