Italy, Kingdom. A Merit Medal For The Messina Earthquake, Ii Class Silver Grade, C.1910 Hold Bessent was struck off strength

Bessent was struck off strength

but he still refused to retire

Completely ignoring his severe wound

the regiment fought at Louisbourg and Quebec

A Legion Condor Document Group to the  53rd Bomber Squadron

Italy, Kingdom. A Merit Medal For The Messina Earthquake, Ii Class Silver Grade, C.1910 Hold Bessent was struck off strengthMedaglia 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.