Katayama Unit Philippines Expedition Commemorative Watch Fob/紀元二千六百二年 片山部隊比島遠征紀念章

Manufactured by Crispulo Zamora workshop, Manila.

Silver.
Size 35 mm.
Weight 20.93 g.

Philippines Expedition Commemorative Watch Fob.jpg
Philippines Expedition  Commemorative Watch Fob.jpg



Obverse

比島遠征紀念 - Philippines Expedition Commemorative

紀元二千六百二年 - Imperial Year 2602 = 1942

reverse

- Yodo for 淀兵団 - Yodo-heidan/Yodo Division (4th Division of Imperial Japanese Army)

In March 1942 4th Division was reassigned to the 14th Army, arriving in the Philippines to participate in the Battle of Bataan on 3 April 1942. The 4th Division also significantly contributed to Japanese efforts in the Battle of Corregidor on 5 May 1942. After the Philippines campaign (1941–1942) ended on 8 May 1942, the division was returned to the home islands to perform security duties.​


片山部隊 - Katayama Unit (judging by the steering wheel - transport unit).
 
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