Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Messina Earthquake 1908 Hold Five Austrian & German Awards

Five Austrian & German Awards - mounted Austrian style (iron cross

circa 1930s

gilt wear evident on the Bronze Grade Military Merit Medal and the Commemorative Cross 1848-1908

numbered 57736

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

Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Messina Earthquake 1908 Hold Five Austrian & German Awards(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