Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Messina (Calabria-Sicilian) Earthquake 1908 Auction maker marked "MENNICA PANSTWOWA" on

maker marked "MENNICA PANSTWOWA" on the screwback)

1870-1918 Issue

rather than the initial hypothesis of a mine

the interior with a padded white satin-type lid liner and intact hinge cover and a slotted and depressed black velvet medal bed

on original black/white/red striped ribbon with white edges

Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Messina (Calabria-Sicilian) Earthquake 1908 Auction maker marked "MENNICA PANSTWOWA" on(Medaglia commemorativa del terremoto Calabro Siculo 1908). Instituted in 1910. In silver, engraver marked "L. GIORGI" on the obverse, measuring 31. 5 mm in diameter, bruised, edge nicks, multiple contact marks, original ribbon, fair. Footnote: The Commemorative Medal for the Messina (Calabria Sicilian) Earthquake of 1908 was instituted on February 20, 1910 and awarded to those who assisted in relief efforts or who raised funds or made donations