Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Messina Earthquake 1908 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac sewn in place to a

sewn in place to a brownish-green wool base

with dark green threads interwoven

On the outbreak of World War I

the reverse depicts the royal cypher of Leopold I

On his first day with the 1st CEB

Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Messina Earthquake 1908 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac sewn in place to a(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