Italy, Kingdom. A Merit Medal For The Messina Earthquake, Ii Class Silver Grade, C.1910 Hold Not before offered to collectors

Not before offered to collectors and as originally worn by proud veteran

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on its full-length original period sash

effective June 10

The picture measures 105x148mm

Italy, Kingdom. A Merit Medal For The Messina Earthquake, Ii Class Silver Grade, C.1910 Hold Not before offered to collectorsMedaglia di benemerenza per il terremoto. Instituted in 1909. Type III. In silver, hallmarked on the edge, type III with the inscription "VITTORIO EMANUELE III RE D'ITALIA", measuring 35. 3 mm in diameter, bruised, contact marks, on an original ribbon for the Commemorative Merit Medal for the Messina Earthquake that was instituted the following year, in 1910, fine.