Italy, Kingdom. A Merit Medal For The Marsica Earthquake, Silver Grade, By Stefano Johnson, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity the obverse with two shields

the obverse with two shields superimposed on a horizontal sword

12 o’clock and 1 o’clock arms

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They began assembling at 3:00 am

maroon pebbled exterior

Italy, Kingdom. A Merit Medal For The Marsica Earthquake, Silver Grade, By Stefano Johnson, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity the obverse with two shieldsInstituted 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