Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Messina (Calabria-Sicilian) Earthquake 1908 Archive a set of Leutnant shoulder

a set of Leutnant shoulder boards

The medal primarily covered naval actions but it was also awarded to 100 men or the Royal Sappers and Miners for their work in the demolition of Russian fortifications at Bomarsund and Sveaborg

This symbol can be found in many different monuments in Portugal and Brazil

reverse bears a stain in the center

06 mm (w) x 42

Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Messina (Calabria-Sicilian) Earthquake 1908 Archive a set of Leutnant shoulder(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