The medal was instituted by Royal Decree 338 on 6 May 1909 for those who participated in the relief of the earthquake of 28 December 1908. The earthquake was the deadliest in European history with more than 100,000 deaths.
Italy
ITALY. Kingdom. Messina Earthquake Medal 1908, silver.
$125.00
King Vittorio Emanuele III. Silver. Good condition. Ribbon.
Medal of Merit for Participation in the Relief of the Earthquake of 28 December 1908 in Calabria and Sicily.
