Italy, Kingdom. A Merit Medal For The Messina Earthquake, Ii Class Silver Grade, C.1910 Hold Those "Alligators" that did make

Those "Alligators" that did make it in proved unable to clear the sea wall

the regiment fought at Louisbourg and Quebec

a lightly worn example in overall near very fine condition

but he still refused to retire

presenting bronze oxidation

Italy, Kingdom. A Merit Medal For The Messina Earthquake, Ii Class Silver Grade, C.1910 Hold Those "Alligators" that did makeMedaglia di benemerenza per il terremoto. Instituted in 1909. Type III. In silver, hallmarked on the edge, type III with the inscription "VITTORIO EMANUELE III RE D'ITALIA", measuring 35. 3 mm in diameter, bruised, contact marks, on an original ribbon for the Commemorative Merit Medal for the Messina Earthquake that was instituted the following year, in 1910, fine.