PHILIPPINES. Japanese Occupation. Establishment of the Executive Council

PHILIPPINES. Japanese Occupation. Establishment of the Executive Council Bronze Medal, 1943. PCGS MS-63 Brown. Honeycutt-322; Basso-166. Mintage: 1,500. Obverse: Busts of Laurel and Vargas facing one another, legend above and below "*REPUBLIKA/ NG PILIPINAS* SANGUNIANG TAGAPAGPAGANAP"; Reverse: Katipunan symbol, with inscription on all three sides "KALAYAAN/ KAPAYAPAAN/ KATARUNGAN". Nicely preserved and wholly original looking, this pleasing example displays rich brown patina with relatively smooth surfaces. Offering a pleasing appearance with boldly struck devices. The symbol of the Katipunan features iconography that represents the three major land masses as stars, they are Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The sun represents liberty and the eight rays represents the first eight provinces to rebel against Spain. Estimate: $200 - $300. Provenance: From the Dr. Earl Honeycutt Collection. To view all items from the Dr. Earl Honeycutt Collection, click

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