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

A Royal Yugoslav Pilot’s Badge By Kovnica Sorlini - By maker KS (Kovnica Sorlini

a rare later decoration in very good condition

VIII - The Scarpe Operation

with dark green threads interwoven

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