Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Messina Earthquake 1908 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac VIII - The Scarpe Operation

VIII - The Scarpe Operation

with dark green threads interwoven

the other un-padded and measuring 80 mm (w) x 25 mm (h)

and cargo and passenger receipts

On the outbreak of World War I

Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Messina Earthquake 1908 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac VIII - The Scarpe Operation(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