Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Messina Earthquake 1908 certificate_of_authenticity Mercantile Marine War Medal

Mercantile Marine War Medal

measuring 47 mm (h) x 31 mm (w)

5 mm (h) with hollow silver trophy of arms suspension

The Congolese central government and a large section of international opinion saw this secession as an attempt to create a Belgian-controlled puppet state run for the benefit of the mining interests

with all of its silver wash worn off

Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Messina Earthquake 1908 certificate_of_authenticity Mercantile Marine War Medal(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