Italy, Kingdom. A Lot Of Four Miniature Earthquake Medals GTRexclude Portela had fled to Brazil

Portela had fled to Brazil where he lived until the overthrow of Rosas

single reinforcement stitch on the reverse

from April 26 to May 4

War Merit Cross Second Class - In bronze 48

From 1939 to 1940

Italy, Kingdom. A Lot Of Four Miniature Earthquake Medals GTRexclude Portela had fled to BrazilIncludes: 1. two Commemorative Merit Medals for the Messina Earthquake 1908 (Medaglia commemorativa al merito per il terremoto di Messina 1908): both in silver; Type I with right profile, maker "800" (silver) and engraver marked "S J" (Stefano Johnson of Milan) on the obverse, measuring 17. 5 (w) x 20. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, original ribbon; Type II with left profile, measuring 12. 5 mm (w) x 15 mm (h) inclusive of its integral