Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Messina Earthquake 1908 Hold measuring 64 mm (w) x

measuring 64 mm (w) x 68 mm (h)

circa 1930s

as documented on June 26

surrounded by the inscription "EIN GOTT - EIN RECHT - EINE WAHRHEIT" (A God - A Right - A Truth) and six 26 mm disks in silver gilt with green and white enamels

The shorts are closed by a vertical fly with six silvered zink buttons meeting an equal number of reinforced buttonholes

Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Messina Earthquake 1908 Hold measuring 64 mm (w) x(Medaglia commemorativa del terremoto Calabro Siculo 1908). Instituted in 1910. In silver, engraver marked L. GIORGI" on the obverse, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 36 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, edge nicks, contact marks, original ribbon, near very fine. Footnote: The Commemorative Medal for Messina Earthquake was instituted on February 20, 1910 and was awarded to those who assisted in relief efforts or who raised funds or