CVC & Collectables presents a rare and historically important 1943 bronze medal issued during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines, commemorating the establishment of the Executive Commission under President José P. Laurel and Jorge B. Vargas. Cataloged as Honeycutt-322 and certified NGC MS 62 BN, this piece is struck on a thin planchet with rich original toning and strong strike detail.
Medal Highlights:
- Issuer: Philippines (Japanese Occupation, WWII)
- Date: 1943 (Dated)
- Composition: Bronze
- Weight: 40.5 g
- Diameter: ~44 mm
- Catalog References: Honeycutt-322; Basso-166
- Mintage: Only 1,500 struck
- Designer: C. Zamora
- Grade: NGC MS 62 BN (Brown surfaces, Mint State)
Obverse:
Busts of José P. Laurel and Jorge B. Vargas facing each other, surrounded by legend and dated 1943 below.
Reverse:
Prominent Katipunan symbol (triangle enclosing 8-rayed sun and 3 stars), with inscriptions flanking the triangle. The three stars represent Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, while the 8 rays symbolize liberty and the first eight provinces to revolt against Spain.
Collectibility:
With a low mintage of just 1,500 and few survivors in Mint State, this NGC MS 62 BN specimen is highly sought after by collectors of World War II-era medals, Philippine numismatics, and Asian wartime commemoratives. The piece displays beautiful mocha and chocolate patina, sharp detail, and excellent strike—an exceptional example of this rare wartime issue. Find more alike here!
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