PHILIPPINES. Japanese Occupation. Silver Uniface Surrender of Bataan and Corregidor Medal, 1942. By: C. Zamora. PCGS AU-58 Gold Shield.Honeycutt-319a; Basso-160. Without suspension loop. Obverse: Scene of Bataan with Japanese flag and three war planes in flight, SOUVENIR above flag, date of APR 9, 1942 below flag; Reverse: Blank. The date on the obverse is significant since it marks the first day of the Bataan Death March. An attractive well made and preserved example exhibiting mottled tan and slate patina. A RARE medal that in choice condition sure to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters.We sold an uncertified CHOICE EXTREMELY FINE example with suspension loop in our Stacks Bowers and Ponterio auction November 5, 2015 lot # 39580 The Ray Czahor Collection that hammered down for $1,000-.From the Pasig River Collection.
