Italy, Kingdom. A Merit Medal For The Messina Earthquake Of 1908 certificate_of_authenticity some brass coating remains on

some brass coating remains on the eagle

bears the seal of the NSFK Group 14

the neck end of each board with a loop for placement upon a uniform button

Screw Back Version

with tombac coating under the silver plating

Italy, Kingdom. A Merit Medal For The Messina Earthquake Of 1908 certificate_of_authenticity some brass coating remains onMedaglia commemorativa del terremoto Calabro Siculo 1908. Instituted in 1908. In silvered bronze, maker marked "S. J" (Stefano Johnson) on the obverse, measuring 32. 2 mm in diameter, scattered silvering wear, light contact, lacquered, original ribbon, fine. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr. Goodwin between 1946 1967. Dr. Goodwin had a