Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Messina Earthquake 1908 GTRexclude Order of Military Merit -

Order of Military Merit - Silver Cross with Red Distinction - Silver Greek cross with integral crown suspension

with examples from the Imperial

the reverse centre presents the date 1866

The pension ceased upon a recipients marriage

measuring 64 mm (w) x 81

Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Messina Earthquake 1908 GTRexclude Order of Military Merit -(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