Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Messina Earthquake 1908 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac On the outbreak of World

On the outbreak of World War I

sewn in place to a brownish-green wool base

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

missing its reverse attachment loops

with dark green threads interwoven

Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Messina Earthquake 1908 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac On the outbreak of World(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