Uncategorised Tirad Pass Medal during Japanese occupation in Philippines

[dark379]

Wow nice work Mr. Nick, it is more presentable now and have a clearer details in medals and its articles......Thank you for helping me present it in a better way to the people in the forum....

[snowpie]

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i recently purchased two significant medals struck during the japanese occupation of the philippine islands. a tirad pass medal and an extremely rare philippine independence day medal dated oct. 1943 with philippine flag ribbon made of abaca and the red part of the flag facing right (meaning in the islands was still in a state of war). my tirad pass medal seems to be double struck with the word "patria" struck twice. seems like an error strike (?). i was informed that the medals came from the hidalgo collection. i will try to post pictures as soon as i learn how to post pictures in this forum (i'm not good with computers). any idea how much they are worth in today's market? ( i purchased the 2 medals by impulse knowing their historical significance)

[snowpie]

here are the pictures of my tirad pass medal and phil. independence day medal sponsored by the japanese oct. 1943. enjoy

[dark379]

here are the pictures of my tirad pass medal and phil. independence day medal sponsored by the japanese oct. 1943. enjoy

Wow Nice Collections Snowpie....

[snowpie]

thanks. any idea why my tirad pass medal was double struck? do you think it is an error strike? any comment is welcomed

[dark379]

I just notice it now......Ya i think it might be an error strike or the Zamora might re-use the reject medal to avoid wasting the materials, because during the war resources are limited also.

is the box there in photo belongs to Tirad pass medal or in independence medal?

[JapanX]

Hi Snowpie,

the medal and the ribbon look original.

Double struck?

Looks more like slug dispacement to me (judging by the position of reverse inscription)

Spoilage in production?

Ineresting variation of the pocket by the way

Cheers,

Nick