Italy, Kingdom. A Merit Medal For The Marsica Earthquake, Silver Grade, By Stefano Johnson, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity They began assembling at 3:00

They began assembling at 3:00 am

the obverse with two shields superimposed on a horizontal sword

5 mm (h) rosette with button hole attachment

scattered surface wear and paint chipping

measuring 48 mm (w) x 79 mm (h - inclusive of crown suspension with horizontally perceived ball adorned by cross)

Italy, Kingdom. A Merit Medal For The Marsica Earthquake, Silver Grade, By Stefano Johnson, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity They began assembling at 3:00Instituted by King Victor Emmanuel III. Constructed of silver, the obverse presents an engraved facing right portrait of King Emmanuel III, surrounded by lettering displaying the kings name, the reverse is engraved by the inscription TERREMOTO 13 GENNAIO 1915 (earthquake January 13, 1915), within an engraved oak wreath, the obverse is marked by initials S. J. for Italian maker Stefano Johnson, measuring 35. 33 diametre, suspended by original chest